Suspect Charged in Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Hayden Phillips; KSP Commissioner Vows Justice for Slain Trooper & His Family

Tuesday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

Russell Countians, Kentuckians, and law enforcement officers across the state are mourning the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 65 […]

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Friday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

Family Medical Centers is celebrating a major achievement after earning five national quality recognitions from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for 2026. The organization received Community Health Quality Recognition badges for overall clinical […]

Donate Life Kentucky Trust Records One of Strongest Years Ever for Donor Registration and Family Support

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

More than 75,000 new registered donors and $1.7 million raised for mission Donate Life Kentucky Trust was founded by Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks in 1992 to support the lifesaving mission of organ donation and support […]

NJROTC provides family atmosphere, leadership for students

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News recently sat down with four students from the Russell County High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp to talk about what the program means to them. The program institutes the values of […]

Ashton Feldhaus adding to family basketball legacy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT The name Feldhaus has a special meaning when it comes to basketball in Kentucky. — Allen Feldhaus Sr. played basketball for Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp from 1958-62. Feldhaus coached high school basketball for 27 years, first at Russell County and then... Read More.

Hoover family inducted into KY Mic Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The Hoover Family was honored with one of the highest recognitions in Kentucky broadcasting this past weekend, as the Kentucky Broadcasters Association inducted the Hoover family into the Kentucky Broadcasters Mic Hall of Fame. The […]

Blue Raiders beat No. 10-ranked Rams 45-10 at Parnell Family Stadium, 2025 national champion men’s golf team honored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

News From Lindsey Wilson University COLUMBIA, KY. (08/29/2025) It was a night of firsts Thursday, Aug. 28, at Lindsey Wilson University Parnell Family Stadium. In the first weeknight football game played at Parnell Family Stadium, the Blue Raiders opened their 2025 season with a... Read More.

Hoover Family to be inducted into KY Broadcasters Hall of Fame, selected for prestigious Mic Award

Friday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

The Hoover family, a broadcasting legacy in south central Kentucky, will be inducted into the Kentucky Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame and honored with the prestigious Mic Award in September for their decades of service […]

Cumberland Family Medical school dental program made big impact on local students

Wednesday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford shared some statistics from the Cumberland Family Medical School Dental Program at Monday’s board meeting. Ford said the program made a great impact for Russell County students. Ford told […]

UK transfer Jaden Williams likes UK’s family environment | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Transfer Jaden Williams might be stepping up in competition playing for Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference but the chance to prove himself is still not the biggest motivation the Wyoming transfer has. The Inglewood, Calif., native spent the three previous seasons... Read More.

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Suspect Charged in Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Hayden Phillips; KSP Commissioner Vows Justice for Slain Trooper & His Family

Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

Donate Life Kentucky Trust Records One of Strongest Years Ever for Donor Registration and Family Support

NJROTC provides family atmosphere, leadership for students

Ashton Feldhaus adding to family basketball legacy | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hoover family inducted into KY Mic Hall of Fame

Blue Raiders beat No. 10-ranked Rams 45-10 at Parnell Family Stadium, 2025 national champion men’s golf team honored | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hoover Family to be inducted into KY Broadcasters Hall of Fame, selected for prestigious Mic Award

Cumberland Family Medical school dental program made big impact on local students

UK transfer Jaden Williams likes UK’s family environment | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown