Last day of school, graduation this week
The end of the school year in Russell County is approaching. The last day for students will be Wednesday, May 25. Graduation at Russell County High School will be this Friday, May 27 at 7 […]
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Paving operations begin next week on parkway in Pulaski County
Beginning Monday, May 23, crews will begin performing paving operations on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in neighboring Pulaski County, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset. Work will be […]
Nine COVID cases reported in Russell County last week
New data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows that nine new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week. That’s the highest total reported in several weeks for Russell County, as it […]
In-person absentee voting continues this week
In-person absentee voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Russell County Clerk’s Office in the old courthouse. This will also take place Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. This […]
KSP releases information on parkway accident earlier this week
The Kentucky State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury collision on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway near Columbia on Tuesday around 2:44 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2011 GMC being operated by 41-year-old Daniel Lloyd […]
Lawson named KY Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County High School Senior pitcher and first baseman Nathan Lawson was named Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Week for the week of April 25-March 1. Over the course of the week, Lawson was 8-14 at the plate with 6 doubles, 2... Read More.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the week and said it takes all school employees to ensure students are successful. […]
RCHS Parent site-based council nominations this week
Russell County High School will be holding nominations for a parent site-based council seat Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the school. One parent seat on the site-based council […]
Excused in-person absentee voting begins this week
Those who are qualified to vote absentee in the upcoming primary election but would like to do so in person can begin doing so this week. In-person absentee voting will take place Wednesday, Thursday, and […]
No new COVID cases in Russell County last week
No new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Around 3,000 cases were reported statewide last week. Neighboring Pulaski County had the most cases in […]