Laker Swim & Dive to compete in state finals this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Several members of the Laker Swim & Dive team will compete in the state finals this weekend. The boys compete today, and the girls compete tomorrow. For Russell County: Lyla Root and Abigail Robertson will compete in diving on the girls side, and Kendall... Read More.

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive team members qualified for the final round of the state competition next weekend in Lexington. Lyla Root, Abigail Robertson, Kendall Wilson, Garen Railsback, and Daniel Blakey qualified for diving. The relay team of Jacob Phillips, Kendall Wilson, Ethan... Read More.

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he is monitoring Senate Bill 181 in the state legislature. The law passed last year required school districts to implement a traceable communication system for electronic communication between […]

RCMS 8th graders go 2-1 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade Laker Basketball team went 2-1 in state tournament competition over the weekend. The Lakers started with a win over West Perry Friday night by a score of 65-27, led by 18 points each from Raylan McAninch and... Read More.

School district’s budget will be heavily impacted by decisions on state budget

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

School districts across the state are carefully watching the state legislature this year, as this year is a budget session for legislators in Frankfort. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said decisions made by the […]

RCMS 8th grade basketball begins state tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team will begin state tournament play tonight in Lexington. The 8th graders, who are 22-3 on the season, will play West Perry tonight beginning at around 7:20. The 8th graders won their third consecutive Central Kentucky... Read More.

Six Russell County youth wrestlers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County youth wrestlers recently qualified for state competition. At the region competition, Liam Boreing and Tamerlan Dugger came away with 1st place finishes. Tucker McGowan finished 3rd place and Levi Menix finished 4th. Carson Smith and Kyrin Lawson each earned a 5th... Read More.

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Laker Swim & Dive to compete in state finals this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

RCMS 8th graders go 2-1 at state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School district’s budget will be heavily impacted by decisions on state budget

RCMS 8th grade basketball begins state tournament play tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six Russell County youth wrestlers qualify for state | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State transportation cabinet gives update on roadways

Pair of local students earn academic honors at Morehead State, Murray State University

Local state of emergency declared ahead of winter storm

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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