State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

Wednesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported the proposed budget plan by state lawmakers significantly cut funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky. After Kentucky citizens voiced widespread support for the program, lawmakers […]

Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

Tuesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Concerns are rising about the future of drug courts across the state as the proposed state budget significantly cuts funding for specialty courts. House Bill 504 would underfund court operations by a little over $14 […]

Russell County High School TSA shines at state competition

Tuesday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Technology Student Association had a strong showing at state competition. The Drone Team earned a first-place finish. The team consists of Mason Withers, Carson Godby, Asa Woodcock, Jorge Garcia, and […]

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature’s state budget proposal could lead to the shutdown of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs around the state. The latest budget proposal includes a change in the funding formula for the program, which […]

Russell County’s Sami Jo Robertson among panelists for state healthcare conference

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Sami Jo Robertson of Russell County was among the panelists at the Kentucky Healthcare Financial Management Association Conference, where rural health leaders discussed the challenges and future of care in smaller communities. Robertson, the Clinic […]

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill filed in Frankfort would exempt Kentucky from Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time begins in March every year. We began Daylight Saving Time last Sunday and it runs until November 1 this year. […]

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to rebalance the relationship between counties and the state when it comes to jail costs. Jails are one of the largest line items counties spend […]

Area projects receive state funding

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A few area projects have received state funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Adair County Fiscal Court and Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority are seeking to construct a 40,000-square-foot spec building within the […]

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Two bills related to voting in Kentucky are making their way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report about the bills and what they mean for Kentucky voters. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]

Boreing captures youth state wrestling championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

Seven Russell County youth wrestlers competed this weekend in Louisville in the KFWC Youth State Championships, and Russell County's Liam Boreing brought home a state championship to Russell County. Boreing earned the state championship in the 12U 108 lb class. It's the first state... Read More.

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State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

Russell County High School TSA shines at state competition

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Russell County’s Sami Jo Robertson among panelists for state healthcare conference

Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Area projects receive state funding

Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature

Boreing captures youth state wrestling championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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