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RS Man Sentenced on Manslaughter Charge Tuesday

August 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
News Director Derek Aaron files this report following a sentence being handed down Tuesday in Jamestown…
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Issue with Open Office in District 1

August 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
Deputy County Clerk Ruth Hill spoke to WJRS News about an issue that’s come up regarding an open county office in District 1 just months before Election Day…
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Local Business Had Grand Re-Opening Tuesday

August 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Phillip Walker talked with WJRS News on the heels of the agency’s re-opening event Tuesday at their new Russell Springs location… Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau, was […]
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Tourist Commission Meets Today

August 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
The August meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission is today at 12:30 pm at the tourism office, located between Arby’s and Long John Silvers in Russell Springs. The meeting is open to the public. 
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Laker Sports, Wednesday, August 28th

August 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
The RCMS football team picked up a huge win on the road Tuesday night with a 49-0 shutout of Clinton County. In RCMS girls’ basketball action, the 6th grade defeated home standing Metcalfe County 33-10 […]
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Health Screening Open Dates this Week

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
Open dates for Russell County Hospital’s Community Health Screenings are this Thursday and Friday in the Medical Arts Building on Dowell Road in Russell Springs. The screening included a complete blood count, chemistry profile, including […]
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Tourist Commission Meets Wednesday

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
The August meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission is set for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28th at 12:30 pm at the tourism office, located between Arby’s and Long John Silvers in Russell Springs. The meeting […]
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Smoke Detector Installation Program

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross for a smoke detector installation program. Sign-up sheets are available at many churches in the Eli community and at the Eli Country Store. […]
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Gas Cheaper in Kentucky Ahead of Holiday Weekend

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
Ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the average price of gasoline across West Central Kentucky, of which Russell County is a part of, is six cents cheaper this week at $2.267 per gallon, according […]
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Legislation Filed to Cap Insulin Costs

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
Keith West files the following report from Frankfort for WJRS News on pre-filed legislation that would cap out of pocket costs for insulin at $100 per month…
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  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

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