Wisconsin Prep Star Likes UK, Leads State in Scoring | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, January 24 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ask Antonio Curo what he likes most about 6-5 guard Brandin Podziemski and he has a quick answer. “There’s not a lot to not like,” said Curo, Podziemski’s AAU coach. “The biggest thing is he plays every possession hard. He competes.... Read More.

State Sen. Max Wise announces committee assignments

Wednesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 13, 2021) – The Senate Majority Caucus has announced the committee assignments for the 2021 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville) will serve as the chairman of […]

Marson elected vice president of state tourism organization

Wednesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

RUSSELL COUNTY, KY – Erin Carrico, executive director of the Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been elected 2021 president of the Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) with Janette Marson, executive director […]

2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

Tuesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The 2021 legislative session begins today as state lawmakers will converge on Frankfort to pass a one-year state budget and pass legislation for the commonwealth. State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum will also be sworn in today […]

Every other state seeing increase in ICU bed usage except Kentucky

Wednesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

News came earlier this week from the Washington Post that of all 50 states, Kentucky was the only state where ICU bed capacity being used is lower than it was three months ago. The information […]

Judge Executive Robertson sworn into office with state association

Monday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson was sworn in as Sergeant-at-Arms with the Kentucky County Judge Executives Association on Friday. Robertson was sworn in during a ceremony with other new officers for the KCJEA with […]

Russell County remains red; health dept. says state map is behind

Friday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

By looking at the state’s county-by-county map of the current incident report, or more commonly known by the color coding system, one would see that as of yesterday, Russell County was marked as an orange […]

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, November 1 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys cross country team competed in the KHSAA state meet over the weekend. Coach Barry Bolin's team had a strong finish to their season. Senior Justin Stearns finished 25th overall in the state meet out of more than 250... Read More.

Laker Boys Cross Country Team Advances to State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, October 25 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys cross country team advanced to the state meet this past weekend, finishing fifth in the regional meet held at Wayne County. The Laker team consists of: Justin Stearns Senior Tyler Lulek Senior Clayton Trosper Sophomore Mason Burris Sophomore Lincoln... Read More.

Ky. State Police holding virtual costume contest

Tuesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – For the past 15 years, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) ‘Safe Trick or Treat’ drive-through event has been a holiday tradition in Frankfort. Annually, it draws nearly 1,000 people in a two-hour […]

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Wisconsin Prep Star Likes UK, Leads State in Scoring | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Sen. Max Wise announces committee assignments

Marson elected vice president of state tourism organization

2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

Every other state seeing increase in ICU bed usage except Kentucky

Judge Executive Robertson sworn into office with state association

Russell County remains red; health dept. says state map is behind

RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Boys Cross Country Team Advances to State Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ky. State Police holding virtual costume contest

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