New state laws now in effect
The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session and all are now in effect statewide. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS… Schools also seemed to take a […]
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Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County 10U All Star Baseball team is seeing some early success in the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament. The team picked up a 9-8 walk-off win over Breckenridge County in their first game on Wednesday. Russell County will take on Barren... Read More.
State runner-up Laker baseball team celebrated at banquet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
A joyous and sometimes emotional banquet was held Wednesday night at the Russell County Schools' ANC in honor of the state runner-up Russell County High School Laker baseball team, a group that bids farewell to nine outstanding seniors. Hall of Fame coach David Rexroat... Read More.
County receives rural road recommendations from state transportation cabinet
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.
14U Softball team wins state championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County 14U All-Star Softball team came home as state champions with a win over Letcher County on Tuesday. The 14U all-stars, which consists of many of the same players that won the 12U state championship last year, were crowned as the 12-14... Read More.
New state laws take effect this week
The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session, and most will take effect on Thursday. That means that fentanyl dealers and porch pirates will face tougher penalties, the rules for public […]
Russell County 11U All Stars win state, headed to regionals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
The Russell County 11U All-Stars baseball team won the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Championship in Owensboro over the weekend, defeating Owensboro Western by a score of 4-1. The team will now advance to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament next Thursday in Lexington.
Russell County native Steve Payne lands job at Cleveland State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Russell County native Steve Payne has landed a new job as special assistant to the head coach at Cleveland State University. Payne brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to Cleveland State, and most recently served as an assistant coach for the... Read More.
State price gouging laws activated on gasoline
Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and activated the state’s price gouging laws on Thursday. Consumers in the commonwealth can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney […]
State runner-up RCHS baseball seniors to be featured on Friday’s ATR
Friday morning’s All Things Russell on Laker Country 104.9 will feature the nine seniors from this year’s Russell County High School baseball team as they look back upon a memorable run to the state title […]