Halloween Havoc event has great turnout at Lake Cumberland Dragway

Tuesday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Halloween Havoc event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway had a great turnout over the weekend. Rain hampered the first evening with races being postponed, but event organizers say attendance was roughly 3,000 people. Tourism […]

Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Monday, October 16 by Zac Oakes

A partnership between Feeding America Kentucky Heartland and the Russell County School District has paid great dividends for students and families in Russell County. The partnership involves a food pantry that is available for students […]

Kentucky’s 7-0 Freshman Bradshaw Healing, Preparing for Great Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT While some UK basketball fans have worried about the extent of Aaron Bradshaw’s foot injury and when he would be ready to play this season or even if he would play, it has also been a stressful few months for the... Read More.

Mayor says feedback on park improvements has been great

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s been hearing a lot of good things about some recent improvements made at the City Park. Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the turf at the little […]

Russell County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library has had great success

Tuesday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Dolly Parton Imagination Library has had great success since its inception. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the program has more than 800 Russell County children under five years old. Since […]

Former Standout Madison Lilley Great Addition to UK Volleyball Staff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Lilley looked up to a lot of volleyball players before she helped Kentucky win its first national championship and was named the nation’s best player for her play. One she looked up to the most was three-time Olympic medalist Jordan... Read More.

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Once Valerie Still found out that former University of Kentucky teammate Lisa Collins had passed away at age 59, she knew she wanted to do something special for Collins’ legacy. Still is UK’s all-time leading scorer with 2,763 points points and... Read More.

Former Laurel County/UK Great Lisa Collins to be Honored in December | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT South Laurel plans to honor former Laurel County/University of Kentucky basketball player Lisa Collins Dec. 10th. She passed away recently at age 59. Valerie Still, Kentucky’s all-time leading basketball scorer and Collins’ former UK teammate, is working with South Laurel coach... Read More.

Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

Friday, August 26 by Derek Aaron

Salem Elementary Principal K.J. Webb is happy with how the start of school unfolded and commended parents for their cooperation in the student drop-off and pick-up lines to start the new school year… To keep […]

Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

Thursday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

There will be a watch party for the airing of Great Day Live: Russell County Edition tomorrow. The watch party will take place tomorrow morning at Key Twin Cinema. The show will begin at 9 […]

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Halloween Havoc event has great turnout at Lake Cumberland Dragway

Russell County Schools Food Pantry has made great impact

Kentucky’s 7-0 Freshman Bradshaw Healing, Preparing for Great Season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mayor says feedback on park improvements has been great

Russell County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library has had great success

Former Standout Madison Lilley Great Addition to UK Volleyball Staff | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Laurel County/UK Great Lisa Collins to be Honored in December | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

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