School Board Honors Two FFA State Champions

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Congratulations to RCHS senior FFA member Piper Garmon and RCHS alumna Kendall Melton! 🎉 Both were recognized as State Champions in Public Speaking during Monday evening’s Russell County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

State Champions Victory Parade Photos

Monday, July 13 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fair has announced its 2026 Floral Hall Grand Champions, recognizing outstanding entries in both Open Class and 4-H competition categories. In the Open Class division, Sharon Bradley earned Grand Champion honors in […]

Stearns named to Cross Country Champions of Character Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson student-athlete Justin Stearns has been named to the 2023 Mid-South Conference men's cross-country Champions of Character Team, officials announced on Tuesday. Stearns, of Jamestown, Kentucky, earns the accolade for the second in his career and is the fourth runner in program history... Read More.

Laker Band named champions at Barren County Invitational

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band was named Grand Champions this weekend at the Barren County Invitational. In Saturday night’s finals, the Laker Band was awarded Best Overall Music, Best Overall Visual, Best Overall Effect, and Best Overall […]

Local students named champions of 4-H Poetry contest

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named champions of the 4-H Poetry contest. Vaeda Murray and Amelia Haddock were named Junior Champions. Nadia Kacar and Kylie Haddock were named Senior Champions. Runners-up were Keira Gallagher, Raylie Pelston, […]

Lakers to host defending state champions tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will play in its home opener tonight, hosting the defending state champion Warren Central Dragons. The Lakers are coming off a 67-54 win over Greenwood in the season opener Tuesday night, while the Dragons fell to 6th Region opponent Beth... Read More.

RCHS soccer teams are 16th District champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams are once again 16th District champions. The Lakers defeated Monroe County and the Lady Lakers defeated Clinton County with each team coming out on top 10-0 to claim the championships. That makes three championships in... Read More.

RCHS Soccer teams looking to repeat as district champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams will play in 16th District Championships tomorrow in Clinton County. With both teams having swept their district opponents in the regular season, both the Lakers and Lady Lakers clinched spots in the district championship games. The Lakers... Read More.

4-H poetry contest champions announced

Wednesday, December 7 by Derek Aaron

Champions have been named in Russell County 4-H’s annual poetry contest. Autumn Onyon from Russell County High School and Sarah Stephens from the RCHSA were named senior champions while Molly Hammond and Kambyr Bradshaw, both […]

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School Board Honors Two FFA State Champions

State Champions Victory Parade Photos

Russell County Fair Announces 2026 Floral Hall Champions

Stearns named to Cross Country Champions of Character Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Band named champions at Barren County Invitational

Local students named champions of 4-H Poetry contest

Lakers to host defending state champions tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS soccer teams are 16th District champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Soccer teams looking to repeat as district champions | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

4-H poetry contest champions announced

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown