Duo Broadband looking forward to new opportunities with federal funds

Wednesday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

On the heels of an announcement that Kentucky will receive around $1.1 billion in federal funds for high-speed internet, Duo Broadband CEO Tom Preston wold WJRS News the organization is fortunate to receive funds and […]

SKRECC, Duo Broadband work to bring power, services back online following storm

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

Following Sunday night’s severe thunderstorms, utility crews were once again called upon to bring power, phone, television, and internet services back online locally. As of Monday night, just under 2,000 Russell County South Kentucky RECC […]

Duo Broadband to receive $25M in federal funds

Wednesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Duo Broadband is set to receive a $25 million federal grant aimed at expanding broadband access. The Biden administration announced yesterday it will send $714 million to help rural areas in 19 states connect to […]

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Bass Fishing Duo is headed to nationals after being named 2023 Anglers of the Year. The duo of Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson received the award earlier this week and will hit the water in Hartwell, South Carolina next month for... Read More.

Duo Broadband, SKRECC holding annual events

Tuesday, June 6 by Derek Aaron

A couple of local cooperatives are holding annual events this week. Duo Broadband’s annual meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Russell County High School Gym with registration beginning at 6 p.m. Duo Broadband […]

RCHS Bass Fishing duo qualifies for nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School's Lucas Wray and Will Stephens qualified for The Bass Federation High School National Championship in Wisconsin in June. The duo qualified after finishing 12th of 179 boats in the TBF Kentucky State championship on Lake Cumberland this weekend.

Wells named 2022 Duo Broadband Scholar

Thursday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County resident has been named a DUO Broadband Scholar at Lindsey Wilson College. Caroline Wells of Russell Springs, Kentucky, has received the Lindsey Wilson DUO Broadband Scholarship. She will attend the liberal arts […]

Duo Broadband receives $3.3M grant for Jabez project

Monday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Duo Broadband was announced as a recipient of a grant totaling more than $3.3 million during a press briefing held by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday. This investment will expand access to high-speed internet […]

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing duo of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished second in the KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship over the weekend. The duo of Stephens and Wray finished with a combined catch of 23 pounds and 12 ounces, only... Read More.

Duo committed to finding all possible broadband funding options

Thursday, March 31 by Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS continues the discussion with Duo Broadband CEO Tom Preston on the potential for federal and state grant and funding for fiber and broadband services and the tireless work that goes into that process… […]

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Duo Broadband looking forward to new opportunities with federal funds

SKRECC, Duo Broadband work to bring power, services back online following storm

Duo Broadband to receive $25M in federal funds

Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Duo Broadband, SKRECC holding annual events

RCHS Bass Fishing duo qualifies for nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wells named 2022 Duo Broadband Scholar

Duo Broadband receives $3.3M grant for Jabez project

RCHS Bass fishing duo finishes 2nd at state competition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Duo committed to finding all possible broadband funding options

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