RCHS senior receives music recognition

Wednesday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

RCHS Senior Steven Bernard has been named Soloist of the year for Murray State’s Quadstate Honors Band Festival. Russell County Band members selected will participate virtually this Thursday-Saturday. Steven’s solo will be featured when they […]

Elementary schools return in-person, RCMS and RCHS stay virtual

Monday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

Elementary schools in Russell County will return to in-person learning tomorrow, Tuesday February 23, but Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School will stay virtual. This is due to a major water line […]

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes to take on the Taylor County Cardinals. Our Lady Lakers had a tough match and finished with 0 wins and 5 losses. High scores for the girls were Summer Aaron 161 and Makayla Melson... Read More.

RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight as they travel to neighboring Adair County for a doubleheader. The girls game is slated for tipoff at 5:30 p.m. The boys game will follow. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Indians... Read More.

RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers Bowling Team traveled to Ralphies Fun Center to take on the Barren County Trojans Thursday. The boys came away with 7 wins and no losses. High scorers were Dylan Stringer - 237, Nick Blakey - 225, Dalton Shepherd and Jared... Read More.

RCHS Boys Bowling opens season against Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season at home on Saturday, hosting the Taylor Co Cardinals. The Laker Boys defeated Taylor County 7 games to 0. High scores for the boys were Zack Kean - 256 ; Jared Melson - 254 ; Jason... Read More.

RCHS Basketball opens season tonight hosting Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will open their basketball seasons tonight. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will get underway at 5:30, with the boys game to follow. Attendance at Laker gym will be limited... Read More.

Laker Basketball Starts Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 5 by WJRS Staff

The highly unusual, COVID affected high school basketball season gets underway tonight for the Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will tip off at 5:30 and the boys game will immediately... Read More.

RCHS Baseball standout Nathan Lawson commits to EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Lakers pitcher/First Baseman Nathan Lawson announced that he will play baseball at Eastern Kentucky University Monday night. "I am blessed to announce that I am continuing my academic and baseball career at Eastern Kentucky University," Lawson wrote on Twitter Monday... Read More.

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, November 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys cross country team competed in the KHSAA state meet over the weekend. Coach Barry Bolin's team had a strong finish to their season. Senior Justin Stearns finished 25th overall in the state meet out of more than 250... Read More.

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RCHS senior receives music recognition

Elementary schools return in-person, RCMS and RCHS stay virtual

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling opens season against Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Basketball opens season tonight hosting Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Basketball Starts Tonight at RCHS | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Baseball standout Nathan Lawson commits to EKU | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | 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