Several local students named to Dean’s List at SCC

Friday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Local students named to the Full-Time Dean’s List were: Alex Sayers Anthony Hanlon Audrea Landero Beth Gough […]

Several local students named to Lindsey Wilson University President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring ’26 semester

Thursday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Spring 2026 semester. Those local students were: President’s List Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Berkeley Clark Ethan Cooper […]

Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County students were named national semifinalists in the Educators Rising National competition in Portland. Marlee McGowan was a semifinalist in Job Interview and Avery Larison was a semifinalist in Exploring Education Administration Careers. […]

Metcalfe native, former Russell County assistant Terran Duncan named head coach of LWU Women’s Basketball team

Wednesday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

A Metcalfe County native and former assistant coach for the Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is now the head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball team. Terran Duncan was announced Wednesday morning […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers named to All-District Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Five Laker Baseball players were named to the All-District team. Alden Brumley, Ben Kemp, Blaine Melton, Jace Scaggs, and Tanner Stringer were voted to the All-District team. Three Lady Laker Softball players were named All-District. Brylie Hardwick, Rylen McGowan, and Addy Abrell were voted... Read More.

Pulaski County native named new Post Commander at KSP Post 15

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County native has been named the new Post Commander at Kentucky State Police Post 15. Captain Jeremy Smith will now head the state police post in Columbia, which serves Russell County. Smith most […]

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Thursday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield was recently recognized and honored with a special ceremony, dedicating the library’s community room in her honor. The community room at the library is now known as […]

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has its next principal. Jordan Turner is set to take over as the school’s next principal following the upcoming retirement of principal Shanna Tarter. Turner was selected by the high school’s […]

Davidson named to KDE Teachers Advisory Council

Monday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Jason Davidson was named to the Kentucky Department of Education Teachers Advisory Council. Davidson, a teacher at Russell County Middle School, is one of five teachers from across the state chosen as new […]

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Four Russell County students named national semifinalists in Educators Rising competitions

Metcalfe native, former Russell County assistant Terran Duncan named head coach of LWU Women’s Basketball team

Lakers, Lady Lakers named to All-District Teams | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Pulaski County native named new Post Commander at KSP Post 15

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Turner named next principal at Russell County High School

Davidson named to KDE Teachers Advisory Council

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