Year: 2024

The Russell County Laker Basketball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling in the district tournament to the Metcalfe County Hornets. The Lakers entered last night’s game as the 1 seed […]

Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families

The Anchor of Hope Food Pantry on the Russell County Middle School and High School campus has served several families and students since opening this fall. According to the Russell County School District, the pantry […]

RCHS students will get head start on teaching careers thanks to new apprenticeship opportunity

Six Russell County High School students will get a head start on their teaching careers because of an apprenticeship opportunity that will fast-track their college education. Anna Gosser, Emma Grider, Amy McGowan, Saturn Taryn Walsh, […]

Bill would strengthen penalties for crimes against children

A bill that would strengthen penalties for those convicted of certain crimes against children is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Keith West has more on House Bill 278. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Contract awarded for repair work on Fishing Creek Bridge

A contract has been awarded for needed repair work on a frequently-traveled bridge in the area. Work is set to begin on Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County later this year, according […]

Lady Lakers defeat Monroe County, earn spot in Thursday’s district championship

The Russell County Lady Lakers survived a back-and-forth game with Monroe County last night, winning 53-51 to advance in the 16th District Tournament. The game was back-and-forth throughout, with the Lady Falcons hitting a shot […]

Major local road project set to get underway next month

A major local road project affecting Highways 127 and 619 is set to get underway next month according to officials from the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office. Work will take place on U.S. 127 between […]

Lakers take on Metcalfe County in district tournament tonight

16th District Tournament action continues tonight at Russell County High School, with the Lakers taking on the Metcalfe County Hornets with a spot in Friday’s district championship along with a spot in the 4th Region […]

School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, giving approval to continue moving forward with two new construction projects: the demolition of the old bus garage and construction of a new garage, as well as […]

Bridge company provides update on work between Russell, Clinton counties

Haydon Bridge Company, a subcontractor working on the US 127 project between Russell County and Clinton County, recently released an update on work on the project. The company said the substructure for the Rock Lick […]