Operation Preparation helps 8th graders transition to high school

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

Last week, Russell County High School held its annual Operation Preparation, a day aimed at helping 8th graders prepare for the transition into high school and learn about the various career pathways offered at the […]

UK Football Players Give High Praise to New Offensive Coordinator | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky’s offense under former San Francisco 49ers quarterback coach Rich Scangarello is expected to make only minor changes from what offensive coordinator Liam Coen did last year when UK won 10 games. However, linebacker Jacquez Jones has been very impressed by... Read More.

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Remember how Kentucky coach John Calipari is always talking about servant leadership and how important he believes that is to instill in his basketball players at UK. The players annually are involved in various service projects because of Calipari and often... Read More.

Shelby Valley High Guard Cassidy Rowe Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 23 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Cassidy Rowe has had a banner season for Shelby Valley. Going into this week’s 59th District Tournament she is averaging 17 points, seven assists, four rebounds and 3.5 steals per game while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range, 45... Read More.

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

An important meeting for Russell County High School students and parents is coming up this week. The high school will hold a scheduling meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the ANC which will provide […]

Horsey Has Become Valuable Player for Cats After Heart Surgery in High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky junior offensive guard Kenneth Horsey not only has developed into a starter and reliable member of the Big Blue Wall, but he’s also been extraordinary with his community service. He’s been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team as... Read More.

Russell County High School May Soon Get New Principal

Monday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

Russell County High School may soon have a new principal. The Site Based Decision Making Council at the school is expected to interview candidates today for the job. Russell County High School is the worst […]

High Speed Pursuit Eventually Leads to One Arrest Saturday

Monday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

A high speed chase through parts of Russell County led eventually to an Indiana man being arrested on numerous charges. Shortly after 11 o’clock Saturday morning, Russell County 9-1-1 dispatch was notified by Casey County […]

New website helps high schoolers plan for life after graduation

Tuesday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Students have a new interactive tool to research degree programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities, allowing them to compare tuition, student debt and salaries for hundreds of occupations before choosing a major. The tool, called the […]

Former Lady Laker golfer lands head coaching job at Henry Clay High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Former Lady Laker golfer Ryan (Hoover) Queenan was named the head coach for the Henry Clay High School Girls Golf team yesterday. Queenan, the daughter of Jeff and Karyn Hoover of Jamestown, is a 2015 graduate of Russell County High School and a 2018... Read More.

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Operation Preparation helps 8th graders transition to high school

UK Football Players Give High Praise to New Offensive Coordinator | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shelby Valley High Guard Cassidy Rowe Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Horsey Has Become Valuable Player for Cats After Heart Surgery in High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School May Soon Get New Principal

High Speed Pursuit Eventually Leads to One Arrest Saturday

New website helps high schoolers plan for life after graduation

Former Lady Laker golfer lands head coaching job at Henry Clay High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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