‘Students Come First’: New RCMS Principal Sarah Aaron Talks Goals with WJRS NEWS

Thursday, July 30 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Schools has announced the selection of a new principal for Russell County Middle School. Superintendent Michael Ford announced Thursday afternoon that Mrs. Sarah Aaron has been selected to lead the school following a […]

Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

Tuesday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

Work is continuing on a major water project in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS where he spoke about the project. Thomas is asking residents […]

Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Tuesday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Drought conditions persist in Russell County and across the Lake Cumberland area. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists about half of Russell County in the extreme drought zone with the remainder in the severe drought zone. […]

Voils talks RCIDA’s purchase of Rexroat property, future plans

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

This week on local news, we’ve reported that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing a piece of property just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex […]

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Going into this season Kentucky softball coach Rachel Lawson made it sound like she might use three catchers this year or was at least strongly contemplating that scenario. “I have never only wanted one (catcher) but it worked out that way... Read More.

Wallace Unamba talks about why he chose Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

BY Larry Vaught Kentucky offensive lineman Wallace Unamba, a 6-6, 332-pound transfer from New Mexico, appreciates the opportunity he has to play in the Southeastern Conference. “I wasn’t highly recruited out of high school. Actually I was a zero star recruit,” the tackle said.... Read More.

Hale talks 127 future planning

Monday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is continuing to look at the future for Highway 127 going through Russell County. Transportation Cabinet District 8 spokesperson Amber Hale was on Community Conversations on WJRS recently and spoke about […]

Tubby Smith talks about Reed Sheppard’s success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Reed Sheppard had an amazing 2023-24 freshman season at Kentucky following his stellar career at North Laurel High School where he won Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors. He became the third overall pick in the NBA Draft and started his rookie season... Read More.

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tommy Thigpen was a three-time all-ACC linebacker at North Carolina and was on the coaching staff at Auburn during the national championship season. Currently he is the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at North Carolina where he’s been on staff since... Read More.

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]

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‘Students Come First’: New RCMS Principal Sarah Aaron Talks Goals with WJRS NEWS

Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

Oakes talks impact of drought conditions for local farmers

Voils talks RCIDA’s purchase of Rexroat property, future plans

UK Softball Coach Lawson talks catcher situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wallace Unamba talks about why he chose Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hale talks 127 future planning

Tubby Smith talks about Reed Sheppard’s success | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

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