Russell Springs Elementary earns high marks in state report card

Monday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary earned high marks in the new state data released last week. Russell Springs Elementary earned a blue rating, the highest ranking of the five categories. Only 185 schools from across Kentucky earned […]

How does RCHS compare with other neighboring high schools?

Friday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we broke down results from Russell County High School on the Kentucky Summative Assessments. Today, we take a look at how Russell County High School compares to other neighboring high schools. […]

Russell County High School to host Parent Night on Thursday

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Parents of seniors at Russell County High School will have a chance to learn more about financial aid, grants, postsecondary education, scholarships, and more at Parent Night this Thursday at the high school. College and […]

Local gas prices remain high on heels of holiday weekend

Friday, September 1 by Zac Oakes

On the heels of Labor Day Weekend, local gas prices remain high. In Russell County, the average price of gasoline according to AAA is around $3.50. That falls in the middle of the pack when […]

Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen Has High Hopes for Receiver Shamar Porter of Nashville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 27 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s not been mentioned prominently during Kentucky’s preseason practices but 6-3, 205-pound freshman receiver Shamar Porter of Nashville was a four-star recruit and a player that UK offensive coordinator Liam Coen believes is a future star. “He’s ran the 100 (meter... Read More.

NWS warns of high temperatures this week

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service is advising people to use extra caution this week with temperatures expected to be higher than normal. The weather service issued a release over the weekend advising people that temperatures will […]

High school and middle school open houses are today

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events this evening. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. today. The high school open house will be from […]

UK Defensive Lineman Deone Walker Likes High Expectations for Himself and Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT He’s on the watch lists for several of the nation’s most prestigious awards for linemen after his stellar freshman season at Kentucky but defensive lineman Deone Walker is thinking about more than tackles and quarterback sacks. “Preseason accolades are not worth... Read More.

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday. The high school open house will be from […]

School board planning renovations of high school science labs

Thursday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the use of American Rescue Plan funds to provide needed renovations to science labs at Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the labs are […]

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Russell Springs Elementary earns high marks in state report card

How does RCHS compare with other neighboring high schools?

Russell County High School to host Parent Night on Thursday

Local gas prices remain high on heels of holiday weekend

Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen Has High Hopes for Receiver Shamar Porter of Nashville | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

NWS warns of high temperatures this week

High school and middle school open houses are today

UK Defensive Lineman Deone Walker Likes High Expectations for Himself and Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

School board planning renovations of high school science labs

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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