Chamber gives out awards at annual banquet

Monday, October 24 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park last week where they honored several local businesses and individuals with awards. Hymn and Heir received the New […]

4-H youth receive awards in state contest

Thursday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

Several local 4-H youth recently participated in the Kentucky 4-H Written Communication contest. Madison Stargel in Junior Songwriting and Autumn Onyon in Senior Public Service Announcements were champions in their respective categories. Onyon along with […]

Tshiebwe Wins Naismith, Wooden Awards as Player of Year, Gives God All the Glory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 6 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT After leading the nation in rebounding at 15.1 per game and also leading Kentucky in scoring (17.4 points), steals (1.8), blocks (1.6) and field goal percentage (60.6), junior Oscar Tshiebwe was named player of the year by the National Association of... Read More.

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]

Branscum Construction, RCPL receive Build Kentucky Awards

Thursday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Branscum Construction and the Russell County Public Library are being recognized for the construction of the new library. Branscum Construction was presented the “2021 Build Kentucky Award” by the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky for its […]

UK Volleyball Player Lilley is “One of a Kind”, Candidate for More National Awards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of Texas and Dana Rettke of Wisconsin. The Honda Sport Award has been presented annually to the... Read More.

Local teacher a finalist for WKU Distinguished Educator Awards

Wednesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School teacher Lindsay Gibson is a finalist for the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences’ Distinguished Educator Awards. Gibson is one of three finalists for the Middle Grades (6-8) award, along […]

Russell Co. FFA members earn regional awards

Wednesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

From Russell County High School FFA This spring the FFA tradition carried on with member competition in career development events. Russell County FFA members compete against 12 other schools in the Lake Cumberland Region for […]

Golden Rule-Wilson receives state marketing awards

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Golden Rule – Wilson Real Estate and Auction was Proud to represent our area at the 2021 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association Convention held this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Golden Rule – Wilson brought home 3 […]

Laker Football Awards announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Football Team announced its annual Laker Football Awards. Running Back Award - Collin Darnell Wide Receiver Award - CJ Vonfumetti Offensive Line Award - Riley Burke Defensive Line Award - Davonte Grayson Linebacker Award - Mason Hinkle Defensive Back... Read More.

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Chamber gives out awards at annual banquet

4-H youth receive awards in state contest

Tshiebwe Wins Naismith, Wooden Awards as Player of Year, Gives God All the Glory | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Branscum Construction, RCPL receive Build Kentucky Awards

UK Volleyball Player Lilley is “One of a Kind”, Candidate for More National Awards | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local teacher a finalist for WKU Distinguished Educator Awards

Russell Co. FFA members earn regional awards

Golden Rule-Wilson receives state marketing awards

Laker Football Awards announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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