Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

Wednesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Memorial Day Weekend serves as the unofficial kickoff of the summer tourism season in Russell County. Memorial Day Weekend is typically the first big weekend where boats from visitors hit the waters of Lake Cumberland. […]

Shearer talks challenges of new position at LCCAA

Saturday, April 9 by Derek Aaron

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Executive Director Nick Shearer, who took over the role in January, talked to WJRS NEWS about the challenges he sees working in his new position… To learn more about the […]

Keion Brooks’ Father Talks About Having Son at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT How hard is it for a parent of a University of Kentucky basketball player to watch his or her son play? “It can be kind of tough,” said Keion Brooks Sr., the father of UK junior forward Keion Brooks. “You look... Read More.

Sen. Max Wise Talks Issues with WJRS NEWS Ahead of General Assembly

Monday, January 3 by Derek Aaron

Senator Max Wise spoke exclusively to WJRS NEWS about the challenges ahead of the 2022 General Assembly as they gavel in on Tuesday, January 4th… Below is Senator Wise’s full interview with WJRS NEWS’ Derek […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks vaccine mandate

Thursday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco said the hospital will comply with a vaccine mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will require hospital employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks COVID-19 booster shots, flu vaccines

Tuesday, October 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is now providing Moderna COVID-19 booster shots. Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco explained more about the boosters. “We have Moderna vaccines and we are doing boosters,” Branco said. “The Moderna boosters […]

KDE commissioner talks to committee about equity in schools

Tuesday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – As the national conversation surrounding critical race theory continues to escalate, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass urged the Interim Joint Committee on Education to remain committed to providing an equitable […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Tuesday, January 12 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco joins Sean on the morning show to talk about COVID-19 vaccine distribution, how long does the vaccine offer immunity for, and dispels some rumors going around in the community […]

Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 3 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach John Calipari has no problem with the NCAA’s decision to play every NCAA Tournament game in Indianapolis due to COVID-19 concerns. “Bubbling it up is the safest way for these kids to play basketball. Having six courts in Indianapolis... Read More.

Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, November 26 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jay Bilas can still remember the reaction from Kentucky fans when he said that UK basketball didn’t produce pros but instead recruits pros. The ESPN analysts recalls a lot of UK fans getting “their noses out of joint” for his belief... Read More.

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Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

Shearer talks challenges of new position at LCCAA

Keion Brooks’ Father Talks About Having Son at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sen. Max Wise Talks Issues with WJRS NEWS Ahead of General Assembly

Russell County Hospital CEO talks vaccine mandate

Russell County Hospital CEO talks COVID-19 booster shots, flu vaccines

KDE commissioner talks to committee about equity in schools

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Coach Cal Talks NCAA and COVID | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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