Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]

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 […]

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County saw improvement in multiple health-related categories. Russell County saw a significant improvement in the number of mothers smoking during pregnancy. From 2016-2018, it was reported that […]

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Malachi Moreno remembers watching current NBA player Rob Dillingham during the one year he played at Kentucky. He also grew up playing against current Kentucky freshman teammate Jasper Johnson. The 7-foot-center sees similarities between his UK teammate and Dillingham.... Read More.

Russell County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Fewer than five overdose deaths were reported in Russell County in 2024. The annual report released by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet does not provide a specific number when overdose deaths are below […]

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the number of people who live and work in the county. The latest report uses data from 2022. That data shows Russell County saw a roughly 6.2 percent increase […]

Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month

Friday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office saw a notable increase in calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls for service during the month […]

Jamestown Elementary sees improvements in state assessment scores from previous year

Wednesday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary saw improvements in their state assessment results last school year from the previous year. Jamestown Elementary received a green rating – the second highest score a school can receive. Jamestown Elementary’s reading and […]

RCMS sees improvement from last year in state assessments

Tuesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School saw some improvement in its state assessment results from last year. Russell County Middle School remains in the yellow category, the third-highest color category behind blue and green. However, RCMS exceeded […]

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 5 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension in December. “We battled for two years to get... Read More.

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Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Russell County sees more positive trends in Kentucky Kids Count Survey

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

Malachi Moreno sees similarities between Jasper Johnson and Rob Dillingham | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month

Jamestown Elementary sees improvements in state assessment scores from previous year

RCMS sees improvement from last year in state assessments

Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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