Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

According to new data released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics, Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 5.6 percent last month, up from 5.2 percent in July […]

Russell County sees small increase in unemployment

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County saw a small increase in unemployment last month. According to the report, Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent last month, compared […]

Minor shakeup on tourist commission sees return of former board chair

Thursday, June 22 by Derek Aaron

Danielle Wilson, the tourism director for the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, sat down with WJRS NEWS to discuss some recent changes taking place on the commission’s board of directors following the group’s monthly meeting on […]

Kentucky sees drop in overdose deaths for first time since 2018

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The state of Kentucky saw a drop in overdose deaths for the first time since 2018 last year, according to a new report. After a record number of deaths in 2021, fatal overdoses dropped 5% […]

Stoops Says Levis Pressured Himself Last Year; OC Coen Likes What He Sees in Devin Leary | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 13 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says the 2022 season “it what it is” for quarterback Will Levis but says not to overanalyze statistics when evaluating Levis’ draft stock. He completed 65.4 percent of his passes in 2022 compared to 66 percent a... Read More.

KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Saturday, April 8 by Derek Aaron

If the results from Kentucky’s youth turkey season are an indication, hunters of all ages should be encouraged about the prospects for the upcoming general season, which opens statewide on April 15 and continues through […]

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

Friday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

New data shows Russell County saw an increase in unemployment last month from the year prior. The Kentucky Center for Statistics recorded a 6 percent unemployment rate in February, a one-percent increase from the same […]

County sees COVID cases increase this week

Wednesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

There were 19 new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a double-digit increase from last week’s total of nine, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the Lake […]

Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission sees social media post go ‘viral’

Friday, March 24 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission recently handed out more than 2,200 lake visitor guides at the Indianapolis Boat Show, the final boat show of the season and now, with Spring having arrived, the local tourism […]

Russell reports 14 new COVID cases this week, Clinton sees 18 case increase

Wednesday, February 22 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 14 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 22. Looking at other counties in the Lake Cumberland District, Taylor County […]

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KY sees encouraging youth turkey season; general season opens April 15

Russell County sees increase in unemployment

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Russell reports 14 new COVID cases this week, Clinton sees 18 case increase

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