Kentucky unemployment down last month

Tuesday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2022 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary May 2022 jobless rate was […]

Lawson, Luttrell named finalists for Kentucky PBR Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Nathan Lawson and Cody Luttrell have been named as finalists for the Kentucky Prep Baseball Report Player of the Year. Lawson and Luttrell are among 11 finalists across the state for the award. Here's what PBR Kentucky's Carter Floyd had to say... Read More.

Record number of overdoses in Kentucky last year

Wednesday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

A record number of Kentuckians died from drug overdoses last year in Kentucky, according to an annual report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. According to the report, 2,250 Kentuckians died of drug […]

Local students named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University

Tuesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2022 semester. Students on the President’s List have GPAs of 3.8 to 4.0. Local students named to the President’s […]

Kentucky working toward no-cost services to combat drug addiction

Tuesday, June 14 by Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced another step toward achieving a statewide policy goal of offering no-cost services close to home to help Kentuckians overcome drug addiction. The state is working to establish counties as […]

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 30 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTNo one is happier to be part of the Kentucky all-star team that will take on Indiana June 10 and 11 than University of Kentucky signee Cassidy Rowe.“It is always a dream for Kentucky kids to play on this team and play... Read More.

Incoming Freshman Livingston Has Brother at Kentucky State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Incoming Kentucky freshman basketball player Chris Livingston, a top 10 national player, is bringing a family member with him to Kentucky to play basketball — just not at UK. His twin brother, Cordell, is a 6-0 guard who will be playing... Read More.

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Kentucky unemployment down last month

Lawson, Luttrell named finalists for Kentucky PBR Player of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Record number of overdoses in Kentucky last year

Kentucky working toward no-cost services to combat drug addiction

Rowe Happy to be Part of Kentucky All-Star Team, then Headed to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Incoming Freshman Livingston Has Brother at Kentucky State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky records its lowest unemployment rate since reporting began

Kentucky still clear of CWD in deer

Kentucky History Caucus is formed

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