School board takes next steps on band practice area project

Tuesday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School Board took the next steps on the band practice area project last night, accepting a bid from Branscum Construction to manage the project. Branscum Construction was the only company to bid […]

School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this morning. The board took the initial first steps to create a new practice area for the Laker Band. The band has traditionally practiced in […]

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Thursday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

The state income tax could drop by another half-percent. The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee started the process of reducing the state income tax from 4% to 3.5% yesterday by approving House Bill 1 […]

Fiscal court gives approval on next steps for hazardous duty retirement for deputies

Monday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court Voted unanimously to move forward with a plan to provide hazardous duty pay for Russell County Sheriff’s deputies at yesterday morning’s meeting. The plan will still have to go through […]

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

Wednesday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney who filed a lawsuit alleging election fraud and ballot tampering has taken no steps to move forward on the case, according to Court records. Lee Whittenburg, a Monticello […]

School board takes steps toward prohibiting medical cannabis in schools

Wednesday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education took a step toward prohibiting medical cannabis use within the schools at this week’s board meeting. The district’s Director of Pupil Personnel, Cindy Damron, spoke to the board and […]

SKRECC CEO/President steps down

Wednesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC CEO and President Ken Simmons has announced his resignation. Simmons’ resignation will be effective next Friday, Sept. 15. Simmons has served in the role since 2020 and will be moving to take […]

School board taking steps on middle school project

Wednesday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a measure toward the addition at the Russell County ANC that will be the future home of Russell County Middle School at a special-called board meeting Tuesday morning. […]

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School Softball coach Scott Jones has stepped down, per High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. Jones served as softball coach for two years, but his first season in 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Lady Lakers... Read More.

Richardson steps down as Laker Football Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Football Coach Ryan Richardson is hanging up his headset. The Laker Football Coach commented on his decision to step away as head coach of the program in his postgame comments on WJRS following Friday night's playoff lost at Allen County-Scottsville. "I... Read More.

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School board takes next steps on band practice area project

School board takes initial steps to create new practice area for Laker Band

First steps taken in Frankfort to lower state income tax

Fiscal court gives approval on next steps for hazardous duty retirement for deputies

No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

School board takes steps toward prohibiting medical cannabis in schools

SKRECC CEO/President steps down

School board taking steps on middle school project

Jones steps down as Lady Laker softball coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Richardson steps down as Laker Football Coach | 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