Strong Russell County Support Helps Bradshaw Secure Judicial Victory

Tuesday, November 3 by WJRS Staff

Athena Cooper Bradshaw won the race for District Judge in the 40th Judicial District, Division Two, according to unofficial results from Russell, Wayne and Clinton counties. Bradshaw received a combined 7,991 votes, compared with 3,754 […]

Anchor of Hope Food Pantry Helps Hundreds of Russell County Students

Monday, October 19 by WJRS Staff

Hundreds of Russell County students and their families are receiving help putting food on the table through the school district’s Anchor of Hope Food Pantry. Superintendent Michael Ford updated school board members on the program […]

Reentry and Employment Services branch helps break down barriers for those looking to achieve education and career goals

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Reentry and Employment Services branch of the Office of Adult Education continues to grow and make a difference for people in Russell County and other areas of Kentucky. The branch, which got its start […]

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The University of Kentucky Baseball team was on its way back from the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama yesterday but made a stop in Russell County on the way. The team and coaches made a stop in Russell County to assist with cleanup from... Read More.

Program helps eliminate barriers in reentry, other circumstances

Monday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

A program that got its start in Russell County is gaining traction statewide. This program aims to help eliminate barriers for those reentering society after incarceration, as well as many others. Alana Reynolds was a […]

Donation to ‘Ag Tag’ fund helps agriculture youth, farm families

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Every year, when farmers renew their farm license plates, or “ag tags,” they have the opportunity to make a $10 donation. That money goes into a fund divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and […]

Operation Preparation helps 8th graders transition to high school

Monday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

Last week, Russell County High School held its annual Operation Preparation, a day aimed at helping 8th graders prepare for the transition into high school and learn about the various career pathways offered at the […]

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 28 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Remember how Kentucky coach John Calipari is always talking about servant leadership and how important he believes that is to instill in his basketball players at UK. The players annually are involved in various service projects because of Calipari and often... Read More.

New website helps high schoolers plan for life after graduation

Tuesday, June 29 by Zac Oakes

Students have a new interactive tool to research degree programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities, allowing them to compare tuition, student debt and salaries for hundreds of occupations before choosing a major. The tool, called the […]

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Strong Russell County Support Helps Bradshaw Secure Judicial Victory

Anchor of Hope Food Pantry Helps Hundreds of Russell County Students

Reentry and Employment Services branch helps break down barriers for those looking to achieve education and career goals

University of Kentucky Baseball team helps clean up tornado damage locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Program helps eliminate barriers in reentry, other circumstances

Donation to ‘Ag Tag’ fund helps agriculture youth, farm families

Operation Preparation helps 8th graders transition to high school

Karl Anthony Towns Helps Lexington High School | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New website helps high schoolers plan for life after graduation

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