Josie Gilvin expected to play more at Kentucky this season but her positive attitude has made her a team favorite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Sacred Heart standout Josie Gilvin had a successful collegiate career at Western Kentucky but wanted to challenge herself at a higher level so she transferred to Kentucky for her senior season. She didn’t expect to be a starter but was... Read More.

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw some more positive trends in the latest data from the Kentucky Kids Count Survey. According to the data, Russell County saw a decrease in the number of births to mothers without a […]

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Jessica Holt, director of school nutrition for Russell County Schools, spoke to the board of education at its most recent meeting and provided a positive update about the district’s food service program. Holt said the […]

Chamber President reflects on positive growth in 2024

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

With 2024 soon coming to a close, Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Brittany Stephens will soon conclude her tenure as the Chamber President. At yesterday’s Chamber meeting, Stephens told those in attendance she was […]

County Attorney’s Office receives positive remarks from state auditor’s office

Wednesday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer’s office received positive remarks from the state auditor’s office following a recent Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagement. This AUP involves a number of procedures performed by auditors for the office, which included […]

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky Kids Count Data Center shows Russell County has experienced some positive changes in local health over the last five years. The most dramatic change was in teen […]

RCDC COVID outbreak: 31 inmates now positive

Friday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said there are now 31 inmates at Russell County Detention Center who have tested positive for COVID-19. 12 other inmates in the facility have been exposed. Dunbar said one staff […]

COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

Saturday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

COVID-19 has hit Russell County Detention Center, Jailer Bobby Dunbar told WJRS News, as 22 inmates have tested positive for the virus and several others have been exposed as of Friday night. No staff members […]

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

Tuesday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Recycling Center is closed until further notice due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Trailers will be available outside at the recycle center for individuals who want to drop off recyclables.

New regulation requires parents to notify school of positive COVID-19 tests in children

Thursday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents/guardians of a recent regulation enacted that reads in part “ensure parents, legal guardians, or other persons or agencies responsible for a student are aware of the […]

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Josie Gilvin expected to play more at Kentucky this season but her positive attitude has made her a team favorite | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

Chamber President reflects on positive growth in 2024

County Attorney’s Office receives positive remarks from state auditor’s office

Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

RCDC COVID outbreak: 31 inmates now positive

COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

New regulation requires parents to notify school of positive COVID-19 tests in children

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