RCHS Site-Based Decision Making Council Meets Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday, September 16 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council is scheduled to meet this afternoon. The council will meet at 3:30 in the library conference room at Russell County High School. Among the items on […]

Pierre Rondo making his name known | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham. He’s in his second season on North Oldham’s varsity team and averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. His father... Read More.

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Two bills related to voting in Kentucky are making their way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report about the bills and what they mean for Kentucky voters. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Jayden Quaintance is making “terrific progress” coming back from his ACL injury/surgery | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT With point guard Jaland Lowe down with a shoulder injury again, will that make Kentucky coach Mark Pope even more hesitant about determining when sophomore center Jayden Quaintance is ready to return from the knee injury he suffered last season. Lowe... Read More.

Financial literacy bill making its way through legislature

Tuesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Students graduating from Russell County High School and across the state may soon be required to pass a financial literacy course before graduating. House Bill 342 is making its way through the state legislature. The […]

Mark Pope learned not to panic if a team was not making shots from NBA Hall of Fame coach George Karl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope wants his team to shoot 3-pointers. He also wants the players to make 3-point shots but if they do not, he’s not going to panic and have any player quit taking open 3-pointers. He learned the importance... Read More.

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Eleanor Beavin was the 2021 Gatorade Kentucky Volleyball Player of the Year and was the Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year her fist season at Kentucky. She has over 1,300 digs and almost 300 assists in her UK career but isn’t... Read More.

KRV is making impact in local community

Wednesday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our series on Kentucky Recovery Vocational, WJRS News spoke to Executive Director Jeric Devore about the impact KRV is making in the community and the individuals in the program. Devore also spoke about the […]

Bill to regulate sale of Kratom making its way through Kentucky Legislature

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would regulate the sale of Kratom, a common substance sold over-the-counter in gas stations and convenience stores, is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on what regulations […]

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RCHS Site-Based Decision Making Council Meets Wednesday Afternoon

Pierre Rondo making his name known | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Jayden Quaintance is making “terrific progress” coming back from his ACL injury/surgery | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Financial literacy bill making its way through legislature

Mark Pope learned not to panic if a team was not making shots from NBA Hall of Fame coach George Karl | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KRV is making impact in local community

Bill to regulate sale of Kratom making its way through Kentucky Legislature

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