Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Thursday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT — A measure that would prevent houses of worship from being singled out for closure during a state of emergency received approval Thursday from the Senate State and Local Government Committee. The bill’s sponsor, […]

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTHe’s best remembered by University of Kentucky basketball fans for being the 1998 Final Four Most Outstanding Player when the Cats won the national championship in Tubby Smith’s first year as head coach.However, there’s always been another side to Jeff Sheppard that... Read More.

Several RC FFA students headed to state competition

Monday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA Chapter recently competed in the Lake Cumberland Region FFA Contests. Thirteen other schools make up the Lake Cumberland Region. Campbellsville University hosted the events. Russell County had 21 competitors with 14 […]

Senate makes changes to state budget bill in Frankfort

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Senate has made changes to the executive branch budget bill that will run the state for the next two years. Keith West files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

Laker Baseball ranked 23rd in state in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team is ranked 23rd in the state in a preseason poll released by Kentucky Prep Baseball Report. Here's what the rankings had to say about the Lakers: Outlook: After a 30-win season in 2021, the Lakers return nearly their... Read More.

Bill to lower state income tax continues moving forward in state legislature

Monday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill to lower the state income tax in Kentucky was approved by the Kentucky House. The bill, which will now be up for approval in the state senate, reduces the state’s personal income tax […]

Regular state audit finds no issues with Russell County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released the Sheriff’s Settlement – 2020 Taxes regular audit results this week, noting no instances of noncompliance and no matters over internal controls for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The […]

LCRCWC SkillsUSA students qualify for state at regional competition

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

There were a total of 16 state qualifiers from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center from this week’s SkillsUSA Region 11 competition that featured students from six centers or academies. The team of […]

State Auditor visits Russell County

Wednesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon was in Russell County on Tuesday, and sat down for a brief interview with WJRS News. As the state’s auditor of public accounts, he told WJRS News about […]

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

Friday, February 18 by Derek Aaron

Some legislators are pushing to allow for the legal sale of cannabis in certain situations in Kentucky. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

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Bill to prevent closing of churches in state of emergency moving forward in Frankfort

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several RC FFA students headed to state competition

Senate makes changes to state budget bill in Frankfort

Laker Baseball ranked 23rd in state in preseason poll | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bill to lower state income tax continues moving forward in state legislature

Regular state audit finds no issues with Russell County Sheriff’s Office

LCRCWC SkillsUSA students qualify for state at regional competition

State Auditor visits Russell County

Proposed legislation would allow the legal sale of cannabis in the state

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Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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