Marcum to petition for Russell County to switch to Eastern Time

Wednesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he would like to see Russell County move to the eastern time zone. Marcum said Russell County fits most of the criteria to make the switch. That includes […]

State offers driving tips after time change

Monday, November 7 by Derek Aaron

With daylight saving time having ended this past weekend, drivers are being presented with challenges during their commutes that could impact pedestrian safety as well as the safety of others on the road. The Kentucky […]

Clerk’s office closing for period of time on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 27 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th for a staff training, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will reopen for normal business hours […]

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Clinton County for first time since 2017 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team came away with a big win Thursday night, defeating district rival Clinton County for the first time since 2017. The last several matches have been close, but this time, Russell County came out on top over the... Read More.

County lowers tax rate for first time since 1994

Tuesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve a measure Monday night that would lower the county’s tax rate on real property for the first time since 1994. The county took the compensating rate, which […]

Farmer’s Market opening today for first time this year

Tuesday, June 28 by Derek Aaron

After a week or so delay, the Russell County Farmer’s Market opens up this morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Russell County Extension Office. The farmer’s market will also open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday […]

RC Health and Wellness Coalition to meet for first time since pandemic began

Friday, March 18 by Derek Aaron

After two years of not meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russell County Health and Wellness Coalition will be meeting in person next week, according to Health Educator Shirley Roberson Daulton with the Russell […]

U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Wednesday, March 16 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Senate approved a bill this week that would make daylight saving time permanent. The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has […]

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, March 15 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTHe’s best remembered by University of Kentucky basketball fans for being the 1998 Final Four Most Outstanding Player when the Cats won the national championship in Tubby Smith’s first year as head coach.However, there’s always been another side to Jeff Sheppard that... Read More.

OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports betting if one legislator has his way, and... Read More.

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Marcum to petition for Russell County to switch to Eastern Time

State offers driving tips after time change

Clerk’s office closing for period of time on Wednesday

Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Clinton County for first time since 2017 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

County lowers tax rate for first time since 1994

Farmer’s Market opening today for first time this year

RC Health and Wellness Coalition to meet for first time since pandemic began

U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Trip to Boys State Tournament is Special Time for Reed Sheppard and Family | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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