Update on school food service program

Wednesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Food Service Director Keith Emerson provided this update about changes coming to the school district’s food service program. Starting on Monday, November 30th and continuing throughout the month of December, Russell County […]

Start of High School Basketball Delayed Until January 4th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, November 18 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control has voted to delay the start of high school basketball across the state until January 4th. Meeting Wednesday in Frankfort, the board of control made the much expected decision. The high school basketball season was... Read More.

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

It's almost time for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers to hit the floor for their season openers. In less than three weeks, Russell County will host Somerset in a boy-girl doubleheader. Tuesday, Nov. 24 is the scheduled opener for both RCHS squads,... Read More.

Middle School Girls Sweep Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 29 by WJRS Staff

The RCMS girls basketball teams won two games over Casey County last night. In the 7th grade game, the Lady Lakers won 32 to 26. Camdin Cooper had 13 points and Carrigan Carpenter had 9 points. In the 8th grade game, Russell County won... Read More.

Middle School Girls Defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 22 by WJRS Staff

In middle school girls basketball action on Thursday, the RCMS girls teams defeated Metcalfe County at the middle school gym. In the 7th grade game, Russell County won 40 to 9 as Carigann Carpenter had 16 points. In the 8th grade game, the Lakers... Read More.

Middle School Football Teams Get Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 21 by WJRS Staff

In middle school football action Tuesday night at Ron Finley Field at Russell County High School, the RCMS teams got two good wins. In the 8th grade game, Russell County defeated Campbellsville 46 to 6. In the 7th grade game, the Laker boys defeated... Read More.

School board to meet Monday

Monday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. Members of the public who would like to attend are asked […]

COVID-19 case connected to middle school

Monday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools released a letter to parents of Russell County Middle School students Sunday, stating that a student who attended school on Thursday and Friday tested positive with COVID-19 on Sunday. The school said […]

Russell County students return to school today

Monday, October 12 by Zac Oakes

Today is the first day back to school in-person for many Russell County students. Middle and high school students with last names beginning A-L will return to in-person classes tomorrow as the district implements its […]

Lady Laker Soccer Team Gets First Victory in School History | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 30 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team made history on Tuesday evening. The team got its first victory of the year and the first victory for girls soccer in school history as they defeated Clinton County 10 to 0. This is the first year... Read More.

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Update on school food service program

Start of High School Basketball Delayed Until January 4th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Middle School Girls Sweep Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Middle School Girls Defeat Metcalfe | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Middle School Football Teams Get Wins | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board to meet Monday

COVID-19 case connected to middle school

Russell County students return to school today

Lady Laker Soccer Team Gets First Victory in School History | 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