Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital continues to post strong financial results while making progress on several major projects. During Tuesday afternoon’s monthly meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors, CEO Scott Thompson reported the hospital […]

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

Sunday, July 19 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]

New middle school remains top priority for school board, but leaders look ahead to potentially building preschool center

Friday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, and approved the district’s facility plan. While building a new middle school remains the top construction priority for the school district, school leaders are also looking at […]

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Friday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A local state of emergency has been declared by Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ahead of the winter storm expected to hit the state this weekend. The state of emergency allows the county’s emergency operations […]

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

As the beginning of the new school year draws closer, drivers are being reminded about school bus safety. One of the key things Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is emphasizing ahead of the new […]

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is reminding parents about vaccines students need before they return to school. Bridgett Kean with the local health department was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS. She said […]

Search and Rescue Urges Life Jacket Use Ahead of Lake Season

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

Several water-related incidents occurred around Lake Cumberland last summer. With the peak tourism season getting underway soon, bringing more people to the water, Russell County Search and Rescue Commander Chris Money said his team stays […]

Stringer says big things are ahead at RCMS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

New Russell County Middle School Principal Susan Stringer says big things are ahead at the school. WJRS News caught up with Stringer to talk about what she would like to see happen at the school […]

Lakers fall to South Laurel, look ahead to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team dropped a close one to the South Laurel Cardinals Friday night. The Lakers fell by a score of 12-7. The Lakers go back on the road this Friday night, traveling to Casey County for a matchup with the Casey County... Read More.

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Russell County Hospital Reports Strong Financial Year, Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

New middle school remains top priority for school board, but leaders look ahead to potentially building preschool center

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Search and Rescue Urges Life Jacket Use Ahead of Lake Season

Stringer says big things are ahead at RCMS

Lakers fall to South Laurel, look ahead to Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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