Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Athletics Department received a major gift recently in the form of a $10,000 donation from the family of the late Larry Kinnett. Kinnett served as the first Athletics Director at Russell County High School, and a memorial fund was... Read More.

Shepherd hopes to bring family atmosphere, professionalism to Russell County EMS

Tuesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS has a new leader, but he’s no stranger to the local ambulance service. Last week, the local ambulance board named Charles Shepherd as the interim director for Russell County EMS. Shepherd spoke […]

Stephens and family recognized by city

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Local business owner Terry Stephens and his family were recognized by the City of Russell Springs recently. Stephens, the owner of Stephens Pipe and Steel, and his family were recognized by Russell Springs Mayor Eddie […]

Eli Cox and his family in no hurry for UK career to end | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Long before Eli Cox verbally committed to play football at the University of Kentucky, his parents — Katherine and John — were UK football season ticket holders. Now they are not in any rush for his collegiate career to end as... Read More.

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

Wednesday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Each school in the Russell County School District will soon have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center. Superintendent Michael Ford announced at this week’s school board meeting the state approved the school district’s […]

Tragic Family Shootings Leave Three Dead

Monday, May 6 by WJRS Staff

A family related shooting spree has left three people dead and one person critically injured. Dead are 73 year old Larry V. Gosser, his wife, 50 year old Angela Wilson Gosser, and her sister, 57 […]

Three Dead in Family Related Shooting Incidents, Investigation Continues

Saturday, May 4 by WJRS Staff

Three people are confirmed dead following a series of shooting incidents Friday night. WJRS News has learned the identity of all three victims, although those names are being withheld pending official release from investigating law […]

Bill would allow paid family leave insurance for lost wages

Thursday, February 29 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would allow voluntary paid family leave insurance to be available to Kentucky employers, who would choose whether to offer it as a benefit to their employees. Charles […]

LWC partners with Cumberland Family Medical for telehealth services

Friday, August 19 by Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia has partnered with Cumberland Family Medical Centers to provide primary care and mental health services to students, faculty and staff. The LWC community will now have access to primary healthcare […]

Womack excited to be part of SES family

Monday, August 1 by Derek Aaron

Last week on local news we told you about a couple of new assistant principals within the local school district. Today, we hear from Faith Womack, the newest assistant principal at Salem Elementary School on […]

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Kinnett family donates $10K to RCHS Athletics | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shepherd hopes to bring family atmosphere, professionalism to Russell County EMS

Stephens and family recognized by city

Eli Cox and his family in no hurry for UK career to end | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

Tragic Family Shootings Leave Three Dead

Bill would allow paid family leave insurance for lost wages

LWC partners with Cumberland Family Medical for telehealth services

Womack excited to be part of SES family

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