McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County junior tennis player Lucas McFall fell short in the region championship in Bowling Green yesterday. McFall lost to Greenwood's Dylan Dethridge in the region championship at South Warren. As runner-up, McFall qualified for the state tournament, his second appearance, which will begin... Read More.

Hadley named vice principal at ACHS

Thursday, May 19 by Derek Aaron

Trent Hadley, a 2005 graduate of Russell County High School, has been named an assistant principal at Adair County High School, beginning next school year. Hadley currently teaches at Adair County Middle School. He is […]

Several Russell County residents named to President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County residents were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2022 semester. Those students included the following: Brooklyn Hartwell Karli Hurt Nicholas Miniard Megha Patel Mona Patel Brenna […]

32 Russell County students named to Dean’s List at LWC

Tuesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Thirty-two Russell County students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College. Those students were: Aquinna Allen Juliah Bault Steven Best Chelsea Blair Chloe Bradley Taylor Brown Ethan Collins Adriannah Davis Summer Edmonds […]

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson was named Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week for the week of April 25-March 1. Over the course of the week, Lawson was 8-14 at the plate with 6 doubles, 2... Read More.

Smith named Lake Cumberland Region FFA Vice President

Monday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School FFA Treasurer Bryanna Smith was recently named Vice President for the Lake Cumberland Region FFA chapter. Smith will serve in the position for the 2022-2023 year. Smith won the Employability Leadership […]

Marissa Popplewell named RCEA Employee of the Month

Wednesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

Marissa Popplewell was named the Russell County Education Association Classified Employee of the Month at Monday night’s meeting of the board of education. Popplewell, who has been teaching for 31 years, currently serves as an […]

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Several Laker and Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last week at the 16th District Tournament. Hannah Yates, Aniyah Coffey, and Sophie Shearer were named All-District on the girls' side. On the boys' side, Mayes Gosser, Owen Loy, and Trace Stringer were named... Read More.

Local Named to KY Jr. Cattlemen’s Association Board

Thursday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School student Bryanna Smith, a member of the high school FFA, has been selected as a board member of the Kentucky Junior Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors for 2022. The Kentucky Junior […]

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McFall falls short in region championship, named to All-Region team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hadley named vice principal at ACHS

Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Smith named Lake Cumberland Region FFA Vice President

Marissa Popplewell named RCEA Employee of the Month

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball players named All-District | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Named to KY Jr. Cattlemen’s Association Board

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