Month: September 2023

Laker golfer Noah McMillin qualified for the semi-state tournament with his performance in the 4th Region golf tournament in Nicholasville yesterday. McMillin birdied the first hole in a playoff to secure the spot in the […]

Body found at Somerset car lot identified

Authorities in Pulaski County have identified a body found at a car lot last week. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, the body was identified as 39-year-old Kristina Baldridge. Baldridge’s body was found last […]

Adair man arrested following violent altercation at Sheriff’s Office

An Adair County man was arrested after a reported violent altercation at the Adair County sheriff’s office. According to the Adair Community Voice, 49-year-old Chris Wheeler was arrested on three counts of assault third degree, […]

Fish Hatchery to host senior fishing derby next week

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its annual Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby next Tuesday. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon with registration beginning at 8. This is a free […]

RCHS soccer teams victorious last night

The Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams were victorious last night. The Laker Soccer team defeated Campbellsville at home last night by a score of 1-0. The Lady Laker Soccer team won on the road […]

Laker Band competes at Boyle County competition

The Laker Band competed at the Boyle County Rebel Showdown, finishing third overall in Class AAA. Russell County finished behind Estill County and Taylor County in the competition. Russell County received Best Percussion and Russell […]

Lady Laker Volleyball picks up big district win over Clinton County

The Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up a big district win over Clinton County last night at home. With the win, the Lady Lakers remain unbeaten in district play. The Lady Lakers are back in […]

Over 37,000 visits to Russell County Library last year

According to data from the Russell County Public Library, more than 37,000 people visited the library last year. The library released data from an annual report this week showing the library saw increased use in […]

School board approves plans for security improvements

The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for security improvements at the schools. The plan includes improvements to door access throughout the schools. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

The Russell County Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program received a $7,500 loan from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The local program coordinates environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The Kentucky Ag […]