Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award

Tuesday, July 7 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital has received the Rural Stroke Silver Award American Heart Association “Get with the Guidelines” achievement award for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and […]

Local high school students can apply for new summer program through Center for Rural Development

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

Local high school students are eligible to apply for a new summer program being offered through the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. The new program named Rogers LEADS, which stands for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achievement, […]

Branscum recognized as “rural broadband champion”

Friday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

State Representative Josh Branscum was recently recognized as a “rural broadband champion.” Branscum was presented the award this week by the Kentucky Rural Broadband Association. The association said Branscum is a great advocate for Kentucky’s […]

Adkins says success of rural Kentucky is key to state’s future

Friday, June 23 by Derek Aaron

We conclude our discussion today with Rocky Adkins, the governor’s senior advisor, who was in Russell County this week speaking to the local business community. Today, Adkins speaks to WJRS NEWS on the obstacles that […]

Center for Rural Development receives funds that can assist Russell County residents

Thursday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The Center for Rural Development has been awarded $300,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission to implement the Succeed, Thrive and Recover program to benefit businesses and individuals in recovery in 43 Southern and Eastern Kentucky […]

Five local students graduate from Center for Rural Development Youth Programs

Thursday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

Five local students graduated from the Center for Rural Development Youth Programs this summer. Lincoln Helm, a student at Russell County High School, graduated the 25th annual Rogers Scholars Youth Program over the summer. As […]

County receives rural road recommendations from state transportation cabinet

Wednesday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News about some roads that will be receiving work from recommendations by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Branco selected for national rural health board

Tuesday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco was selected to serve on the National Rural Health Association Congress. The NRHA is a national non-profit membership association that provides leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, […]

Applications being accepted for Rural Electric Youth Tour

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Applications for the Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D. C., are being accepted by South Kentucky RECC through February 25th, according to the cooperative. Twelve semifinalists from Russell County High School and other high […]

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 1 by WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students. I forget what the exact theme was, and I don’t think it really mattered as the real... Read More.

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Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award

Local high school students can apply for new summer program through Center for Rural Development

Branscum recognized as “rural broadband champion”

Adkins says success of rural Kentucky is key to state’s future

Center for Rural Development receives funds that can assist Russell County residents

Five local students graduate from Center for Rural Development Youth Programs

County receives rural road recommendations from state transportation cabinet

Branco selected for national rural health board

Applications being accepted for Rural Electric Youth Tour

What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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