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County employees to receive bonus with ARPA funds

Tuesday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

Around 100 county employees will receive a one-time bonus thanks to federal funds allocated to the county through the American Rescue Plan Act. Under the plan, which was first brought up by Magistrate Mickey Garner […]

RCMS Lakers win 2 of 3 over Metcalfe Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team took 2 of 3 over Metcalfe County Monday night. The 6th graders came away with a 35-24 win with Myles Davis leading the scoring at 19 points, followed by Will Coffey, Gunner Godbey, and Keenan Stille... Read More.

Local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

Monday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. […]

Beshear unveils $2B investment in Kentucky education

Monday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make a record $2 billion investment in pre-K–12 education to create a world-class education system across the commonwealth, the single […]

Wanda Thomas, age 71, of Jamestown

Monday, January 10 by Sean Hammond

Wanda Thomas, age 71, of Jamestown, Ky passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hospice of Southern Ky. In accordance with Wanda’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Southern […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday

Monday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County courthouse. The court will perform several budget […]

Kentucky General Assembly ready for Week 2 of Session

Monday, January 10 by Derek Aaron

Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS from Frankfort as the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to begin week two of its 60 day session… Proposed legislation to increase state employee pay by five percent […]

Senate passes map that moves Russell County to 15th District

Monday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Senate’s redistricting plan that moves Russell County from the 16th Senate District to the 15th Senate District was passed in the Senate with a vote of 28-4. The redistricting will move Russell County […]

RCHS Dance Team Has a Successful Sunday

Monday, January 10 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Dance Team had a great day at the “Battles of the Bows” competition at Jeffersonville High School in Jeffersonville, Indiana on Sunday. The Lakers finished in first place in both […]

New Stoplight in Pulaski Co. Community

Monday, January 10 by Derek Aaron

If you’ll be traveling north on U.S. 27 in neighboring Pulaski County you’ll notice a new traffic light at the intersection of 27 and Ky. 70 in the Eubank community. The new signal is to […]