OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports betting if one legislator has his way, and... Read More.

OPINION: Moving Monroe County to the 16th District defies logic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

As we head into spring sports season, we are reaching the end of the last academic year where the 16th District will remain as it has for the last 17 years. In January, the KHSAA opted to grant a request from Monroe County to... Read More.

Opinion: Proposed KHSAA transfer rule is a tricky situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

In a world where people want to view everything as black and white, the truth of the matter is that most issues/topics have a lot of gray area. And the proposed KHSAA transfer rule is no different. Last week, the KHSAA board began discussing... Read More.

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

As I sat in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse Monday night, it couldn't help but seem that the warning coming from County Treasurer Kim Fenske was falling on deaf ears. As the magistrates mulled over a decision to purchase two new trucks... Read More.

OPINION: There are bigger fish to fry than impeachment

Monday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

We have bigger fish to fry than trying to impeach the leader of the executive branch. But before you react, I’m not talking about the White House. I’m talking about the Governor’s Mansion, and this […]

Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

Tuesday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Being in any type of leadership position during the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely difficult. Tough decisions have to be made and these decisions aren’t always going to be popular. In a situation that has become […]

OPINION: Early voting shouldn’t end with the pandemic

Friday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

COVID-19 threw American society for a loop this year. We figured out how to work from home, perform tasks virtually, and get creative in order to protect ourselves and others from a virus that has […]

OPINION: The importance of community involvement | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Recently I read “Divided We Fall” by Kentucky native, David French. The premise of the book is that Americans are becoming more separated by politics and, if not rectified, that separation could realistically lead to the dissolution of our union. French puts forth a... Read More.

Opinion: State Sen. Max Wise on Constitutional Amendments

Thursday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

By State Senator Max Wise, (R-Campbellsville) 16th District: Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties The deadline to request a ballot for expanded absentee voting has passed, and in-person early voting is now […]

OPINION: Traffic lights need to be reinstalled on Main Street

Monday, September 28 by Zac Oakes

It has been nearly two months since the traffic lights on Main Street in Russell Springs were damaged and ultimately replaced with stop signs, making the intersection a four-way stop. That night, people who lived […]

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OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: Moving Monroe County to the 16th District defies logic | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Opinion: Proposed KHSAA transfer rule is a tricky situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: There are bigger fish to fry than impeachment

Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

OPINION: Early voting shouldn’t end with the pandemic

OPINION: The importance of community involvement | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Opinion: State Sen. Max Wise on Constitutional Amendments

OPINION: Traffic lights need to be reinstalled on Main Street

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