Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government can now apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program for the 2023 summer, according to Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. To […]

Kentucky Blood Center battling supply shortage

Tuesday, December 6 by Derek Aaron

The state blood supply is at a critical juncture. WJRS NEWS talked with Eric Lindsey of the Kentucky Blood Center about the shortage… Lindsey said there a couple of different reasons as to why the […]

Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry looking for harvested deer donations

Friday, November 18 by Derek Aaron

As modern gun deer season moves on, Kentucky hunters are being urged to consider donating a harvested deer to the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry program. Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry is a statewide hunger […]

Two constitutional amendments on the ballot in Kentucky

Friday, November 4 by Zac Oakes

Two constitutional amendments are on the ballot in Kentucky this election cycle. In short, Amendment 1 gives the state legislature the ability to call itself into session for up to 12 days and remove specific […]

Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

Thursday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Flu activity across the state is considered widespread by the Kentucky Department for Public Health with children ages 1-10 being the age group most highly affected by the flu so far this season. That increase […]

City of Liberty is 28th ‘Trail Town’ in Kentucky

Wednesday, November 2 by Derek Aaron

Liberty in neighboring Casey County has officially been certified as the commonwealth’s 28th Kentucky Trail Town, according to the Department of Parks. Liberty joins Jamestown in Russell County as well as Columbia, Campbellsville, Burkesville, and […]

Burkesville certified as 26th Kentucky Trail Town

Wednesday, October 19 by Derek Aaron

The city of Burkesville in neighboring Cumberland County has officially been certified as the 26th Kentucky Trail Town in the state, according to the department of parks. Burkesville joins Jamestown here in Russell County, as […]

‘Team Kentucky’ standard license plate option coming soon

Friday, October 7 by Derek Aaron

In addition to the current standard license plate design, Kentucky soon will offer a new “Team Kentucky” standard license plate option. The Team Kentucky pays homage to the commonwealth’s famous Kentucky Bluegrass. The plates will […]

Kentucky Hospital Association to attend upcoming chamber meeting

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the Kentucky Hospital Association will be visiting the community in October. WJRS NEWS talked with Thompson about why the association is coming to the county…

7-footer Onyenso Glad to be at Kentucky and “Having Fun” | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso didn’t come to Kentucky because of All-American center Oscar Tshiebwe, but the 17-year-old defensive standout from Nigeria is glad to have Tshiebwe on his team. He reclassified to the class of 2022 and said it has already been... Read More.

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Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

Kentucky Blood Center battling supply shortage

Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry looking for harvested deer donations

Two constitutional amendments on the ballot in Kentucky

Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

City of Liberty is 28th ‘Trail Town’ in Kentucky

Burkesville certified as 26th Kentucky Trail Town

‘Team Kentucky’ standard license plate option coming soon

Kentucky Hospital Association to attend upcoming chamber meeting

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