Lady Laker Soccer Team Celebrates Tournament Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 7 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team brought home a second-place finish after spending part of fall break competing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Lady Lakers competed in the Gatlinburg Fall Kickoff, earning second place on Sunday. The team will celebrate Senior Night Thursday, October... Read More.

French: Teamwork Will Be Key to Lakers’ Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, August 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker football team is preparing for the start of a new season, and Head Coach Steven French says while the roster may be smaller this year, he likes what he’s seeing from his team. WJRS NEWS talked with Coach French following... Read More.

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

Sunday, July 19 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Wednesday, March 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was a busy place yesterday for the annual Read Across Russell County event. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble to talk about the turnout […]

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT No one supported or believed in former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops more than Kelly and Joe Craft, who were two of the biggest financial contributors to the football program during Stoops’ 13-year tenure. “Mark is a class act. Mark defines integrity... 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 […]

Farm Supply Distribution was a success

Thursday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The Farm Supply Distribution event at the Russell County Extension Office yesterday was a success, according to Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes. Oakes said the extension office was able to help several local farmers impacted by […]

Summer Learning at RCPL once again a success

Friday, August 8 by Zac Oakes

Summer learning at Russell County Public Library has once again been a success. Kristina Burton with the Russell County Public Library said summer has been a busy time at the library. For more information about […]

KRV Welding program helping those in recovery get on path to success

Thursday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The welding program offered through Kentucky Recovery Vocational is helping those in recovery from substance use disorder get on a path to success. The program helps train those individuals who are in recovery for a […]

Paducah Tilghman coach not surprised at early success of Martels Carter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Paducah Tilghman High School football coach Sean Thompson was not surprised when he saw Martels Carter practicing at Kentucky that it looked just like old times. “You could tell he was in his element,” Thompson said. “Not much has changed. He... Read More.

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Lady Laker Soccer Team Celebrates Tournament Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

French: Teamwork Will Be Key to Lakers’ Success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

Read Across Russell County once again a success

Kelly Craft, Mark Pope and others praise Mark Stoops for success at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Farm Supply Distribution was a success

Summer Learning at RCPL once again a success

KRV Welding program helping those in recovery get on path to success

Paducah Tilghman coach not surprised at early success of Martels Carter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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