Ervin excited about future of Laker band program

Wednesday, November 2 by Derek Aaron

With Tuesday night’s community performance and senior send-off, the Mighty Laker Band’s marching season has officially come to a close. The band, which finished fourth in the state in Class 3A this past weekend, now […]

Registration underway for Cost Share program at extension office

Tuesday, October 4 by Derek Aaron

A much-anticipated registration period for local farmers has opened up. Jonathan Oakes, the Russell County extension agent for agriculture and natural resources, talked with WJRS NEWS about the cost share program sign-ups and what it […]

RCHS hires Rexroat to lead softball program | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

The interim tag has been removed, as Tonya Rexroat has been hired as the head coach of the Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team. Rexroat assumed the head coach role on an interim basis earlier this year after the job came open... Read More.

School Board approves new program aimed at helping students prepare for workforce

Tuesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program at a recent board meeting that aims to help students prepare for the workforce. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford speaking to WJRS News about the new […]

2 FFA students participate in leadership program at UK

Tuesday, August 2 by Derek Aaron

Russell County FFA Chapter President Bryanna Smith and vice president Abby Wolford recently represented Russell County at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Institute for Future Agriculture Leaders program held at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. […]

Enrollment underway for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program

Tuesday, July 26 by Derek Aaron

Enrollment is now underway for the 2022 LIHEAP Summer Cooling Subsidy and Crisis program. Applications are being accepted now through September 30, 2022 or until all funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at the […]

Fiscal court approves salt bid, funds for dead animal removal program

Thursday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a bid for salt at its meeting this week, but it came at an increased price tag according to Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson. The court also approved […]

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program set to begin

Wednesday, July 13 by Derek Aaron

Jonathan Oakes, Russell County’s Agriculture Extension Agent, spoke to WJRS NEWS about an important first-come, first-serve sign-up for seniors age 60 and up coming up this morning at 9 a.m. at the extension office, across […]

Helm selected for Rogers Scholars Program

Friday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

Lincoln Helm, a current sophomore at Russell County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 25th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. He is the […]

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program to begin

Friday, April 29 by Derek Aaron

The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program will be available to assist eligible households with electric cost beginning on Monday, May 2nd. The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is accepting applications through June 17th or until […]

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Ervin excited about future of Laker band program

RCHS hires Rexroat to lead softball program | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School Board approves new program aimed at helping students prepare for workforce

2 FFA students participate in leadership program at UK

Enrollment underway for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program

Fiscal court approves salt bid, funds for dead animal removal program

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program set to begin

Helm selected for Rogers Scholars Program

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program to begin

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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