Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County seniors were honored at this week's First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet. Seniors inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame were: Erica Wilkerson, Nikita Walker, Olivia Thomas, Peyton Sumner, Jonah Skaggs, Karaline Shields, Chloe Robertson, Amy McGowan, and Dawson Bradshaw.... Read More.

School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its board meeting this week that aims to address student eye care needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program […]

RCHS Educators Rising students win medals at state competition

Friday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Educators Rising group attended the state conference this week, with multiple students receiving awards. Anna Gosser received first place in the Educators Rising Moment Junior Varsity. Will Brooks Pratt finished […]

Local SCC students have opportunity to win free textbooks

Friday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

With several Russell County and other area students preparing to attend Somerset Community College for the Fall 2024 semester, the college is offering an opportunity for 20 students to win free textbooks. Somerset Community College […]

Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families

Wednesday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

The Anchor of Hope Food Pantry on the Russell County Middle School and High School campus has served several families and students since opening this fall. According to the Russell County School District, the pantry […]

RCHS students will get head start on teaching careers thanks to new apprenticeship opportunity

Wednesday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County High School students will get a head start on their teaching careers because of an apprenticeship opportunity that will fast-track their college education. Anna Gosser, Emma Grider, Amy McGowan, Saturn Taryn Walsh, […]

Local students receive college academic honors

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

Several local students have received academic honors at various colleges and universities. Daisy Elizabeth Pratt, Hunter Thomas and Grace Ann Watkins were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University. Abby Richards was named […]

More than 20 local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky

Friday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

More than 20 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students receiving this academic honor are: Mason Buras Allie Burton Evan Hoover […]

Nearly 30 local students named to SCC Dean’s List

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Nearly 30 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students are: Summer Aaron Haley Antle Xavier Antle Michael Blackburn James Carlisle Nathan Dehart Natalie […]

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Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

RCHS Educators Rising students win medals at state competition

Local SCC students have opportunity to win free textbooks

Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families

RCHS students will get head start on teaching careers thanks to new apprenticeship opportunity

Local students receive college academic honors

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