Optimism high as Kevin’s Kids gets underway

Thursday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

The annual Kevin’s Kids concert and fundraiser are underway, as Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday to meet with several individuals involved in the annual campaign that provides much-needed funding for Russell County students. […]

Adair County’s Stonebraker named new head coach at Danville High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

Adair County High School will be looking for a new football coach, as Steve Stonebraker was announced as the new head coach of the Danville High School Admirals yesterday. Stonebraker was the coach at Adair County the last two seasons, with a 17-6 record... Read More.

High School Football recruiting analyst knew Jayden Clark could be Division I player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught High school football recruiting consultant/analyst Dave Berk knows talent in Ohio after first working for Scout.com and then starting his own business in 2016. That’s why when he saw Jayden Clark play in 2022 when he was a sophomore offensive lineman,... Read More.

Russell County High School among best in state for postsecondary readiness

Monday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School’s rating for postsecondary readiness is among the best in the state, according to the latest state assessment data from the Kentucky Department of Education. Russell County earned a blue rating — […]

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

Friday, October 4 by Zac Oakes

The release of state assessment results for Russell County Schools also included results from a student survey about school climate and safety. In that survey, Russell County Schools mostly earned high marks, with each school […]

High school bass fishing championships coming to Lake Cumberland

Friday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Bass Fishing Championships will soon be coming to Lake Cumberland. The KHSAA Board of Control approved a four-year site rotation yesterday for the Operation UNITE Bass Fishing State Championships presented by […]

Emma Grome and Brooke Bultema knew each other in high school and have developed a special chemistry at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky senior setter Emma Grome and redshirt freshman Brooke Bultema are building a solid on-court relationship as the season progresses after being high school rivals. Grome played at St. Ursula High School in Loveland, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Bultema played at... Read More.

Russell County Soccer ranks high on state leaderboards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams are off to solid starts this season, and strong play on the field has Russell County ranked high on state soccer leaderboards. Lady Laker freshman Addison Coffey ranks at the top statewide in goals scored with 35... Read More.

NWS issues special statement on high temps today, this week

Tuesday, August 27 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued a special statement as high temperatures are expected to take over the area over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising people to use […]

High school, middle school open houses are this evening

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

Open house events at Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School will take place this evening. Open house at the high school gets underway this evening at 5 p.m. The high school open […]

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Optimism high as Kevin’s Kids gets underway

Adair County’s Stonebraker named new head coach at Danville High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

High School Football recruiting analyst knew Jayden Clark could be Division I player | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School among best in state for postsecondary readiness

Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

High school bass fishing championships coming to Lake Cumberland

Emma Grome and Brooke Bultema knew each other in high school and have developed a special chemistry at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Soccer ranks high on state leaderboards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

NWS issues special statement on high temps today, this week

High school, middle school open houses are this evening

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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