Local voter registration increases from last year

Monday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week was the deadline to be able to register to vote in the upcoming November general election, and according to recently released voter registration data, Russell County’s voter registration has risen from last year. […]

Jamestown Elementary sees improvements in state assessment scores from previous year

Wednesday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary saw improvements in their state assessment results last school year from the previous year. Jamestown Elementary received a green rating – the second highest score a school can receive. Jamestown Elementary’s reading and […]

RCMS sees improvement from last year in state assessments

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School saw some improvement in its state assessment results from last year. Russell County Middle School remains in the yellow category, the third-highest color category behind blue and green. However, RCMS exceeded […]

KDE releases school assessment results from last school year

Thursday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education released the assessment results from last school year, and overall, Russell County fared well. The state classifies schools into five color-based categories based on the scores from last year combined […]

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Eleanor Beavin was the 2021 Gatorade Kentucky Volleyball Player of the Year and was the Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year her fist season at Kentucky. She has over 1,300 digs and almost 300 assists in her UK career but isn’t... Read More.

Local gas prices noticeably cheaper than this time last year

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

Heading into Labor Day Weekend, local gas prices are noticeably cheaper than this same time last year. Local prices are hovering just under $3 per gallon. Last year around Labor Day Weekend, local prices were […]

Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

With the new school year starting this week, the school district’s transportation department is preparing to get buses rolling along the county’s roadways. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS News about […]

School security officials have been preparing for new school year

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

As the new school year is rapidly approaching, school safety is always a notable topic. Jackie Grider is the Russell County Schools Director of School Safety. Grider told WJRS News he, along with the district’s […]

Carpenter says new year, new facilities bring excitement for RC Athletics

Tuesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

The new school year brings a lot of excitement and opportunities for many. For Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter, the new year, along with the new facilities for athletics, brings a lot […]

RCHS athletics will have new coaches this school year

Monday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

As the 2024-2025 school year is set to begin next week, school officials from across the Russell County School District are preparing for a new school year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County High School […]

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Local voter registration increases from last year

Jamestown Elementary sees improvements in state assessment scores from previous year

RCMS sees improvement from last year in state assessments

KDE releases school assessment results from last school year

Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local gas prices noticeably cheaper than this time last year

Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

School security officials have been preparing for new school year

Carpenter says new year, new facilities bring excitement for RC Athletics

RCHS athletics will have new coaches 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