Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Thursday, July 27 by Zac Oakes

Last month was a strong month for tourism in Russell County. Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson spoke to WJRS News about several new things going on with tourism locally.

Mayor Thomas talks improvements at City Park

Friday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

A big topic at last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting was recent improvements at the City Park, including the installation of new pickle ball courts, a basketball court, and some improvements coming to the […]

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

With solar farms becoming more prevalent around the state, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs sponsored a bill that was passed in Frankfort this past session that helps protect landowner’s rights. WJRS NEWS talked with […]

New Judge Executive Randy Marcum talks first few days in office

Thursday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum was live on Laker Country 104.9 yesterday, talking about his first few days in office. He said he believes Russell County residents are looking for change and he hopes […]

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

Monday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

WKCB Radio in Hindman talks with WJRS NEWS about flooding situation, need

Thursday, August 4 by Derek Aaron

The city of Hindman, home to the well-known Hindman Settlement School, and Knott County in eastern Kentucky was one of the hardest hit areas during last week’s flood event with 17 deaths reported as of […]

‘We need to wrap them in prayer’: Webb talks about flood devastation in home area

Tuesday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

The devastating flood damage in eastern Kentucky has been hard to see for a lot of people in Russell County, but for Jedidiah Webb, the devastation hits a little closer to home. Webb is a […]

Ford talks vaping, student pickup policy headed into upcoming school year

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the student code of conduct for the upcoming school year at Monday night’s board meeting. There were few changes to the policy, but WJRS News sat down with […]

Superintendent Michael Ford talks school security at RC Schools

Tuesday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is continuing to take steps toward school security. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about two things the school district is doing in order to make the schools […]

Westerfield talks about summer at RCPL

Friday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield recently spoke to WJRS News about what’s available at the library this summer. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Westerfield-.mp3″]Westerfield[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

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Wilson talks strong June in tourism, new branding coming for local tourism

Mayor Thomas talks improvements at City Park

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

New Judge Executive Randy Marcum talks first few days in office

Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

WKCB Radio in Hindman talks with WJRS NEWS about flooding situation, need

‘We need to wrap them in prayer’: Webb talks about flood devastation in home area

Ford talks vaping, student pickup policy headed into upcoming school year

Superintendent Michael Ford talks school security at RC Schools

Westerfield talks about summer at RCPL

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