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KY Education Commissioner Glass leaving position

Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass will be leaving his position next month. Glass, who has been a guest on All Things Russell on Laker Country 104.9 in the past, will leave his position on Sept. […]

School board votes to renew homeless grant position

The Russell County Board of Education voted to renew a position at Russell County Middle School that helps homeless students with a wide array of issues. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about how […]

Shearer talks challenges of new position at LCCAA

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Executive Director Nick Shearer, who took over the role in January, talked to WJRS NEWS about the challenges he sees working in his new position… To learn more about the […]

Leadership Position for Wise with National Committee

The National Conference of State Legislatures has approved the nomination of Sen. Max Wise (R-Campbellsville) to a leadership position on the NSCL Standing Committee. Wise’s term for the committee begins immediately and will conclude at […]

Rita Branscum selected to KY Republican Party position

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) announced the newest congressional district chairs, vice-chairs, and members-at-large. District chairs, vice-chairs, and members-at-large provide leadership and oversight of fundraising, event planning, and other grassroots organizing […]