Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The KHSAA draft realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. In the proposed plan released earlier this week, Russell County would move to District 7 in 4A where they would be joined by three-time defending 4A champion Boyle County, Lincoln County,... Read More.

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

Thursday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

A hate crimes bill that will enhance victim protection has been proposed in Frankfort. Keith West has more on the legislation for WJRS NEWS… A Senate Resolution in support of Ukrainian sovereignty was also adopted […]

Proposed legislation introduced to allow sports wagering in KY

Tuesday, March 1 by Derek Aaron

Monday began with a bang as bipartisan legislation was proposed to allow sports wagering in Kentucky. Keith West has more from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

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.

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Some legislators are pushing to allow for the legal sale of cannabis in certain situations in Kentucky. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

Proposed bill aims to give first responders COVID-19 death benefits

Wednesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT— While most of the world quarantined, first responders faced the COVID-19 pandemic head on. Unfortunately, some first responders have died from COVID-19 after being exposed in the line of duty, and their families quickly […]

Proposed solar project has first hearing

Thursday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

A solar panel farm proposed for Russell County took another step last night as the local Solar Panel Siting board heard public comments on the project. Meeting at the courthouse, the board heard from two […]

Proposed bill aims to match Kentucky ex-felons with careers

Friday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A state legislative panel heard testimony Wednesday on ways to encourage Kentuckians with criminal histories to pursue careers requiring occupational licenses. “At the heart of what we are trying to do is […]

Proposed calendar would include no school on Good Friday, Veterans Day next year

Wednesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The proposed school calendar for 2021-2022 would close school for Good Friday and Veterans Day, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. The board of education held its first hearing for the proposed calendar […]

Proposed Tax Increase

Wednesday, January 22 by Sean Hammond

You could be paying more when you shop starting next year. A Kentucky lawmaker has sponsored a bill that would increase the state sales tax. Rep. John Sims Jr., a Democrat from Flemingsburg, pre-filed House […]

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Proposed alignment would bring significant change for Russell County Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

Proposed legislation introduced to allow sports wagering in KY

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

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

Proposed bill aims to give first responders COVID-19 death benefits

Proposed solar project has first hearing

Proposed bill aims to match Kentucky ex-felons with careers

Proposed calendar would include no school on Good Friday, Veterans Day next year

Proposed Tax Increase

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