Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s efforts to protect consumer privacy are drawing national attention. During a recent hearing before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, testimony highlighted Kentucky’s consumer data privacy laws as a model for potential federal […]

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Thursday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield was recently recognized and honored with a special ceremony, dedicating the library’s community room in her honor. The community room at the library is now known as […]

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives national recognition

Thursday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County recently received a national award. The local tourism commission was recognized alongside Lake Cumberland Tourism in Pulaski County with the eTSY Award for Best Customer Engagement Excellence. […]

Christmas on the Square will include recognition of counties that gave land to form Russell County

Wednesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

In December 1825, Russell County was founded from portions of Adair, Cumberland and Wayne counties. As Russell County celebrates its 200th birthday this year, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said judge executives from those […]

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage and senior recognition tonight. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized, with the event getting underway at 6 p.m. Tonight's event at Russell County High School is open to the public.

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A pair of former Laker Baseball players have received recognition at their respective colleges. Hunter Thomas at Morehead State was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. In four games last week, Thomas went 6-15 with three home runs, two doubles, and drove... Read More.

Harrington, Ervin receive KMEA recognition

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County music educators were recently recognized by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Russell County Assistant Band Director Haley Harringon received the District 10 Middle School Teacher of the Year Award. Russell County Band […]

LWC Homecoming Recognition to include alumni with local connections

Thursday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College is celebrating its 91st Homecoming this week, and a couple of the school’s alumni with Russell County connections will be honored. Casey Hardy McGowan, a 2014 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College and […]

Several Laker baseball players receive postseason recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

Several Russell County Laker Baseball players were selected for postseason awards by the 4th Region Coaches Association. All-State: Nathan Lawson Senior All Stars: Nick Aaron, Issac Roy, CJ Vonfumetti Junior East/West All Stars: Nathan Lawson and Cody Luttrell Sophomore East/West All Star: Aidan Antle... Read More.

UK Softball Getting National Recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, April 7 by WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Remember a couple of weeks ago when Rachel Lawson noted that she thought Kentucky was a softball state, something that seemed a bit strong for the University of Kentucky coach. However, there have been a lot of eyes on the Kentucky... Read More.

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Kentucky Privacy Laws Gain National Recognition

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission receives national recognition

Christmas on the Square will include recognition of counties that gave land to form Russell County

Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Laker baseball players receive college recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Harrington, Ervin receive KMEA recognition

LWC Homecoming Recognition to include alumni with local connections

Several Laker baseball players receive postseason recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Softball Getting National Recognition | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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