RC Schools once again providing school supplies for students this year

Tuesday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District will once again be providing school supplies for students this upcoming school year. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the district’s plan to provide school supplies for Russell […]

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

More arrests were made in Russell County in 2022 than the year prior, according to new data released by Kentucky State Police. By law, Kentucky State Police is required to submit an annual report each […]

State real property tax rate drops for third year

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s real property tax rate is dropping for the third consecutive year, decreasing to 11.4 cents per $100 of assessed value in 2023. The new tax rate took effect at the beginning of July. The […]

Eight overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Friday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy released its annual Overdose Fatality Report this week, with eight overdose deaths being reported in Russell County last year. That’s an increase locally from the year prior, with […]

Local gas prices down nearly 30 percent from record-high last year

Friday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Last year, the country was seeing record-highs in gas prices with Russell County being no exception. At this time last year, the average price of gas in Russell County was $4.79 and while prices still […]

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Bass Fishing Duo is headed to nationals after being named 2023 Anglers of the Year. The duo of Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson received the award earlier this week and will hit the water in Hartwell, South Carolina next month for... Read More.

Russell County, surrounding schools facing significant loss of state funds for next school year

Tuesday, June 6 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we noted that the Russell County School District is facing a significant loss of state funding, or SEEK Funds, for the upcoming school year. Russell County Schools is facing an […]

York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

Tuesday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]

Rexroat named 16th District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Saturday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat was named 16th District Coach of the Year. Rexroat was presented the award after the Lakers defeated Clinton County in the 16th District Championship Thursday night. Rexroat is a multi-year recipient of the award. His Laker teams... Read More.

School board renews NTI plan, only 3 NTI days used this school year

Wednesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the school district’s NTI plan for another year at this week’s board meeting. The plan provides non-traditional instruction in the event that in-person classes are cancelled due to […]

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RC Schools once again providing school supplies for students this year

Russell County saw increase in arrests last year

State real property tax rate drops for third year

Eight overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

Local gas prices down nearly 30 percent from record-high last year

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County, surrounding schools facing significant loss of state funds for next school year

York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

Rexroat named 16th District Coach of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board renews NTI plan, only 3 NTI days used this school year

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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