College basketball analytics guru Evan Miyakawa thinks Washington transfer Zoom Diallo can be a “great scorer, great playmaker” for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT College basketball analytics guru Evan Miyakawa (EvanMiya.com and host of The EvanMiya College Basketball Show, liked Kentucky’s addition of guard Zoom Diallo from Washington. “He’s clearly a top 20 guy in the (transfer) portal. Great scorer, great playmaker,” Miyakawa said. Kentucky... Read More.

New RCH Pulmonology clinic off to great start

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s new Pulmonology clinic is off to a strong start. After just a few days of operation, hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the new clinic has been a significant boost for healthcare locally. […]

Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

As Russell County celebrates its bicentennial this year, Susan Melton with the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said community support has been great. With events planned throughout the year, Melton said businesses and individuals have […]

Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When Kentucky junior Amelia Hassett shoots, UK fans almost expect every shot to go in. “She does, too, and that’s what makes her dangerous,” Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen said. “Mellie is an unbelievably gifted kid in that she can wipe... Read More.

Rhyne Howard has ability to be great coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Rhyne Howard was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft after a stellar career at Kentucky where she scored over 2,000 points, was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American. Now she’s also... Read More.

Tourism director Wilson says holiday weekend was great for local tourism

Wednesday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said this past holiday weekend was great for tourism in Russell County. Wilson noted that area fireworks shows brought in several visitors and as always, Independence Day is a […]

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Penny Lester was the Elementary recipient for Russell County in this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Salem Elementary Principal KJ Webb spoke to WJRS News about Lester’s time at the school and the […]

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension in December. “We battled for two years to get... Read More.

UK Coach Says Dillingham and Sheppard Have Great Chemistry Together | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 7 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Two players not worried at all about not being in John Calipari’s starting lineup are Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Sheppard has the best overall statistics of anyone on the team while Dillingham leads the team in assists and is second... Read More.

NWS Official says Climavision Radar in Russell County is great addition

Saturday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Several people were on hand for the ribbon cutting on the new Climavision Weather Radar in Jamestown on Thursday. One of those people was John Gordon, the chief meteorologist for the National Weather Service in […]

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College basketball analytics guru Evan Miyakawa thinks Washington transfer Zoom Diallo can be a “great scorer, great playmaker” for Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New RCH Pulmonology clinic off to great start

Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great

Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Rhyne Howard has ability to be great coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tourism director Wilson says holiday weekend was great for local tourism

Salem Principal says Penny Lester has made great impact at school

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Coach Says Dillingham and Sheppard Have Great Chemistry Together | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

NWS Official says Climavision Radar in Russell County is great addition

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