Medical marijuana advances in Frankfort
Medical marijuana legislation pushes forward in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…
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First House bill related to juvenile justice reform advances from committee
The November 2022 riot at the Adair Youth Development Center has led to discussions by legislators and Kentucky’s juvenile justice system is likely to undergo some major changes before the end of the 2023 legislative […]
RCMS Football advances to conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School Football team advanced to the conference championship with a 22-0 win over Green County last night. The Lakers will play Campbellsville next Tuesday in the conference championship. On Saturday, the Lakers will play at Corbin in the second round... Read More.
RCMS 8th grade girls basketball advances to conference championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School 8th grade girls basketball team advanced to the conference championship with 37-11 win over Green County last night. Addy Abrell scored 13 points for the Lady Lakers in the win. The Lady Lakers will go to Adair County for... Read More.
Lady Laker Volleyball advances to district championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team advanced to the 16th District Championship with a 3-0 win over Metcalfe County last night. The Lady Lakers will take on Clinton County tonight at 6 p.m. at Metcalfe County High School. With the win last night,... Read More.
McFall advances to region tennis championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County High School Junior tennis player Lucas McFall advanced to the Region Championship with a 6-3, 6-0 win in the semifinals yesterday. McFall will play in the region championship at South Warren High School today. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30... Read More.
Bill increasing criminal penalties for crimes during natural, man-made disasters advances
Thieves looking to steal property in an area impacted by a natural or man-made disaster will face harsher penalties under Senate Bill 179. The Kentucky House of Representatives approved the measure Tuesday. During a declaration […]
RCMS Volleyball advances to conference championships | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County Middle School 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams advanced to the conference championship games with wins on Monday. The 7th grade team defeated Metcalfe 2-0 and the 8th grade team defeated Green County 2-0 to pick up the victories. The 7th... Read More.
KY Senate advances bill to allow 18-year-olds to sell, serve alcohol
Kentucky is on its way to joining many states where 18-year-olds can sell and serve alcoholic beverages. Currently, Kentucky sets the minimum age to sell and serve alcohol at 20, but House Bill 252 would […]
Constable reform bill advances off House floor; NIL update in Frankfort
Legislation was discussed in Frankfort this week that would greatly impact newly elected constables in the state. Here’s Keith West for WJRS NEWS… Also, name, image and likeness legislation has continued to be a hot […]