Russell County High School Announces New Staff

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Russell County High School is welcoming several new faces to its staff for the upcoming school year. School officials have announced the hiring of Jordan Turner as the new head principal, Brandon Cooper as assistant […]

School board approves three-percent raise across the board for certified, classified staff

Wednesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a three-percent across-the-board raise for certified and classified staff at yesterday morning’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WJRS News and noted the district has provided a […]

Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT During his first two seasons Kentucky was not mentioned in preseason national rankings very often but this year junior pitcher Ben Cleaver is one of the reasons Kentucky appeared in the top 25 preseason polls. The southpaw was 6-3 with a... Read More.

Reynolds credits staff for Russell Springs Elementary’s success in latest state assessment

Tuesday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary received an overall green rating based on scores from last year’s state assessment, the second-highest color rating a school can receive from the state. Russell Springs Elementary has been a consistently high-achieving […]

Mark Pope believes he could have best staff in college basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT No matter where he’s coaching, Mark Pope knows one thing that will not change. “We believe in the way we play and our approach to the game for a bunch of reasons,” said Pope. “We believe it wins and believe that... Read More.

Man charged in Montpelier murder allegedly assaulted jail staff

Thursday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

A man facing a murder charge in the Adair County Regional Jail is now facing multiple assault charges as well after allegedly attacking jail staff. According to police, officers were called out at around 6 […]

Sheriff’s Office adjusting with staff changes

Friday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to adjust to be able to move forward with its mission to serve the public. The sheriff’s department recently lost two deputies in the last week with the […]

Former Standout Madison Lilley Great Addition to UK Volleyball Staff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Lilley looked up to a lot of volleyball players before she helped Kentucky win its first national championship and was named the nation’s best player for her play. One she looked up to the most was three-time Olympic medalist Jordan... Read More.

State, county flags at half staff in honor of Baker

Tuesday, April 18 by Derek Aaron

In an executive order Monday afternoon, Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum ordered all state and county flags to be flown at half staff, beginning today and running through sunset on Thursday, April 20th. The order […]

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Russell County High School Announces New Staff

School board approves three-percent raise across the board for certified, classified staff

Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

Ben Cleaver will be the voice of the UK pitching staff this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Reynolds credits staff for Russell Springs Elementary’s success in latest state assessment

Mark Pope believes he could have best staff in college basketball | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Man charged in Montpelier murder allegedly assaulted jail staff

Sheriff’s Office adjusting with staff changes

Former Standout Madison Lilley Great Addition to UK Volleyball Staff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State, county flags at half staff in honor of Baker

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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