Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Thursday, January 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue Chief Chris Money said he and his team are ready to assist if winter weather hits Russell County as predicted this weekend. Russell County Search and Rescue is a key […]

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital is ready to kick off the Food is Medicine program with patients. The hospital has begin working on the program for nearly a year now, developing […]

New UK WRs coach ready for first game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky opens the season Aug. 30 hosting Toledo, L’Damian Washington will get his first true look at Big Blue Nation. However, UK fans will get their first real look at the first-year receivers coach who might remind you of the... Read More.

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, March 6 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Zach Calzada played in 15 games at Texas A&M from 2019-21 and made 10 starts, including one against Alabama where he led Texas A&M to a win. He eventually transferred to Auburn after a coaching change for the 2022 season but... Read More.

IDA chair says organization maintaining strong financial shape to remain ready to attract business

Tuesday, February 25 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board Chairman Clint Voils said the IDA continues to look into ways to attract business to Russell County. Voils said part of that is maintaining a strong financial position for […]

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

When snow and ice cause hazardous road conditions, Russell County Search and Rescue is often called to assist local residents. Search and Rescue volunteers help transport essential workers, such as employees at hospitals and nursing […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County received a Storm Ready designation from the National Weather Service at this morning’s fiscal court meeting. The National Weather Service’s Storm Ready Program aims to help community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local […]

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope had no idea he was so close to losing top 40 recruit Acaden Lewis to Connecticut. The 6-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals last year for... Read More.

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Dennious Jackson might be a 6-5, 335-pound junior college defensive lineman now headed to the University of Kentucky to play but he didn’t grow up dreaming of being a college football player. He admits he was more about academics in large... Read More.

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Money says RC Search and Rescue ready if winter weather hits; advises people to stay off roadways if roads are slick

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

New UK WRs coach ready for first game of season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

IDA chair says organization maintaining strong financial shape to remain ready to attract business

Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist if needed in winter weather

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

Russell County receives Storm Ready designation from National Weather Service

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bookworm/nerd Dennious Jackson ready to be run stopper at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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