Reed Sheppard’s Defense is Among Elite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Only seven Kentucky players have ever averaged more than two steals per game in a season, including twice by Rajon Rondo — 2.56 as a freshman and 2.03 as a sophomore. Cliff Hawkins (2.31), Rodrick Rhodes (2.30), Kyle Macy (2.23), John... Read More.

Russell County opioid dispensing rates among lowest in area

Friday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The recent release of a study conducted in 2022 shows opioid drugs are dispensed at a lower rate in Russell County than many neighboring counties and lower than state and national averages. According to a […]

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Tuesday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

2023 ended up being one of the warmest years on record in Russell County. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the average temperature in 2023 in Russell County was 58.5 degrees. […]

Russell County sees sharp rise in unemployment, among highest in state

Friday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a sharp rise in unemployment numbers during the month of November, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County saw its unemployment rate in the month of November rise […]

Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we looked at Russell County’s voter turnout in this year’s general election and how that compared to previous elections. Today, we take a look at how Russell County’s voter turnout compares […]

Zoning change, tax rates among items for Russell Springs special-called council meeting this morning

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning to approve city tax rates and discuss a possible zoning change. The council will take up a request for a zone change at […]

Russell County’s Brady Bell, Adair graduate MaKenzie Hughes among KSP’s newest telecommunication graduates

Monday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will welcome two new telecommunicators. Brady Bell and MaKenzie Hughes were among 30 graduates of the Kentucky State Police Class 22 last week that will be stationed at Post 15. […]

Serenity Counseling Services among funding recipients from opioid settlements

Thursday, October 5 by Zac Oakes

Serenity Counseling Services was one of several organizations to receive state funds from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office this week. The funds come from the state’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, as $13.9 million in funding […]

RCHS Soccer players among state statistical leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Soccer players are on the state leaderboards in multiple scoring categories. On the girls side, Adriana Thomas and Madison Weisbrodt find themselves high on the state leaderboards. Thomas ranks 5th in the state for goals scored with 31 goals through 11... Read More.

Russell County among highest in state for precipitation

Friday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County ranks among the highest in the state for precipitation received over the last five years. According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information , Russell County has received the second-most precipitation […]

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Reed Sheppard’s Defense is Among Elite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County opioid dispensing rates among lowest in area

2023 among warmest years on record in Russell County

Russell County sees sharp rise in unemployment, among highest in state

Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

Zoning change, tax rates among items for Russell Springs special-called council meeting this morning

Russell County’s Brady Bell, Adair graduate MaKenzie Hughes among KSP’s newest telecommunication graduates

Serenity Counseling Services among funding recipients from opioid settlements

RCHS Soccer players among state statistical leaders | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County among highest in state for precipitation

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