Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors
A few weeks ago, we reported on local news High school juniors in Russell County and across the state will now take the SAT in the spring instead of the ACT. This is a notable […]
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KHSAA Board votes to implement shot clock in high school basketball beginning in 27-28 season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
A big change will be coming to high school basketball in Kentucky in a couple years. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control voted yesterday to implement a 35-second shot clock in boys and girls high school varsity basketball, beginning in the... Read More.
Kentucky libero Molly Tuozzo and Centre College setter Olivia Chojnacki were middle school and high school teammates in Texas. | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
by LARRY VAUGHT Centre College junior setter Olivia Chojnacki has not been surprised by the success Molly Tuozzo has had playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky. They were teammates at Woodlands High School in Woodlands, Texas, before both opted to play college volleyball... Read More.
Adair County High School Basketball team searching for new head coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Adair County High School is again searching for a new boys basketball coach. Deron Breeze resigned from his position as head coach of the Adair County program back in early April following a 10-year stint at the helm of the Indians program. Just a... Read More.
High school and middle school open houses scheduled for Monday
Russell County High School and Middle School will hold open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County High School gets underway at 5 p.m. Monday for incoming freshmen. The high school is asking […]
Whitlock named new principal at Clinton County High School
Former Russell County High School teacher and assistant basketball coach Chris Whitlock has been named the new principal at Clinton County High School. Whitlock teached and coached at Russell County High School during the 2023-2024 […]
Commodity distribution moved to high school this month
The monthly commodity distribution through Feeding America and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place at the high school tomorrow. Commodity distribution is typically held at the fairgrounds but had to move this month […]
Russell County High School greenhouse opening to the public today
The Russell County High School greenhouse is opening to the public today. The greenhouse is located behind the high school and is operated by the Russell County High School FFA chapter and agriculture department. The […]
KYTC District 8 High Water Report
SOMERSET, Ky. (April 4, 2025) – Due to heavy rainfall across District 8, multiple roadways are experiencing high water levels. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and avoid driving through flooded areas. Standing or […]
Flooding causes school closures; high water in Liberty
Flooding in Russell and surrounding counties has resulted in schools being closed today. In-person classes in Russell, Adair, Clinton, and Cumberland counties were cancelled today due to flooding. In Russell County, today is not an […]