RCHS announces change to open house schedule, dates for new student registration

Wednesday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

As the school year gets ready to get underway, Russell County High School is announcing a modification to its open house schedule. WJRS News spoke to Russell County High School Principal Shanna Tarter about the […]

Bradshaw named SCC Health Sciences Student of the Month

Wednesday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County native Robert Bradshaw has been named the Somerset Community College Health Sciences Student of the Month. Bradshaw has been a volunteer firefighter with the Eli Fire Department since 2014 and currently works for […]

SCC student from Russell County to donate a kidney over spring break

Thursday, February 29 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset Community College student and Russell County native will be taking time during the upcoming spring break to donate a kidney to a stranger. Cherish Strunk, age 25, is a Russell County native and […]

Campbellsville University student charged with murder in death of fellow student

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville University student was arrested and charged with murder in the death of another student at Campbellsville University. Officers with the Campbellsville Police Department arrested 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera Saturday evening and charged him […]

Pulaski middle school teacher suspended for letting student dress as KKK member

Tuesday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A middle school teacher in neighboring Pulaski County has reportedly been suspended for permitting a student to dress up as a Ku Klux Klan member, according to reports. The incident happened at Southern Middle School […]

RCHS student Wall receives Carol Barr scholarship

Tuesday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Ashten Wall is one of three recipients of the Carol Barr Memorial Scholarship. Wall is the daughter of Sherri and Jeron Wall, and is the first Russell County resident to […]

Pulaski student expelled after bringing 2 loaded rifles on PCHS campus

Wednesday, March 22 by Derek Aaron

A high school student has been expelled for one calendar year in neighboring Pulaski County after bringing two loaded rifles on the school’s campus, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. On March […]

Tyler Ulis Returns to UK as Student Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 11 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky guard Tyler Ulis, the 2016 SEC Player of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and Bob Cousey Award winner as the nation’s top point guard, has returned to the UK basketball program as a student assistant on... Read More.

School board approves program aimed at helping student dental needs

Thursday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its most recent board meeting that aims to address student dental needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program entails.

Bell to serve on ATC state student advisory board

Wednesday, November 23 by Derek Aaron

Brady Bell, a senior at Russell County High School, has been selected as one of six students to serve on the state student advisory committee for all area technology centers. The student advisory committee’s aim […]

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RCHS announces change to open house schedule, dates for new student registration

Bradshaw named SCC Health Sciences Student of the Month

SCC student from Russell County to donate a kidney over spring break

Campbellsville University student charged with murder in death of fellow student

Pulaski middle school teacher suspended for letting student dress as KKK member

RCHS student Wall receives Carol Barr scholarship

Pulaski student expelled after bringing 2 loaded rifles on PCHS campus

Tyler Ulis Returns to UK as Student Assistant Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board approves program aimed at helping student dental needs

Bell to serve on ATC state student advisory board

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