Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A long-time employee of the City of Jamestown was recognized at last week’s city council meeting. Dale Anderson was recognized by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and the city council to kick off last week’s meeting. […]

Former UK Coach Brooks Honored in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 14 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks and his wife, Karen, recently were back in Lexington for a ceremony officially named the field at the renovated indoor practice facility in their honor. “Without a lot of great players and coaches none of... Read More.

Local businesses, individuals honored at chamber banquet

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Several local businesses and individuals received awards at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Steve’s Flowers received the President’s Award. Campbell’s Creelsboro Country Store received the New Business Award. Southern Nest Realty received […]

Wolf Creek Hatchery honored for environmental education

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery was recently honored for its work in environmental education. The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education awarded the hatchery with one of its 2023 Excellence in Environmental Education Awards. Wolf Creek […]

Dr. Stephanie Jones honored with Legendary Partner award

Friday, March 17 by Derek Aaron

The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky held their 2023 Legendary Partner event earlier this week in Frankfort where Dr. Stephanie Jones was presented with a Legendary Partner award by Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Jones was […]

Several Russell Countians honored by Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland

Friday, November 18 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland 40 under 40 Awards were recently held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset with several Russell Countians being honored. Lindsey Wilson Gosser of State Farm Insurance, State Rep. Josh Branscum […]

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.

Post 15 troopers, officers honored at statewide KSP event

Monday, September 12 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky State Police held its annual sworn awards ceremony in Lexington last week to honor 75 troopers and officers with achievement awards for acts of bravery and service that occurred in 2021. Five troopers […]

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.

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair to be posthumously honored

Friday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair will be posthumously honored at the 2022 In Memory ceremony on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Blair was drafted into the United States Army on […]

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Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

Former UK Coach Brooks Honored in Lexington | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local businesses, individuals honored at chamber banquet

Wolf Creek Hatchery honored for environmental education

Dr. Stephanie Jones honored with Legendary Partner award

Several Russell Countians honored by Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland

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

Post 15 troopers, officers honored at statewide KSP event

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

Local Vietnam veteran Roger Blair to be posthumously honored

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