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Month: August 2019

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School Board Met Monday Evening

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
Michael Ford, superintendent of Russell County Schools, discussed the process of setting of the school tax rate with WJRS NEWS following the conclusion of Monday night’s monthly meeting of the board of education… Monday’s meeting […]
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RCEA Teacher of the Month

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
News Director Derek Aaron files this report for local news on the teacher of the month recognition, which was presented at Monday evening’s monthly school board meeting…
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JPD Monthly Activity Report

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown Police Department has released their monthly activity report for July. The report shows 17 arrests made, 178 calls for police services received through Russell County Dispatch, four accidents without injury investigated, three alcohol-related […]
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Special Called Meeting

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors will have a special called meeting this evening at 5:30 pm. The full agenda is below…     Agenda  Call Meeting to Order  Establish a Quorum         New […]
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Laker Sports Report, Tuesday, August 20th

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
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Obituaries

Eliza P. Garner, age 89, of Jamestown

August 20, 2019 Sean Hammond
Eliza P. Garner, age 89, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Two Daughters Faye and Lisa Grider, both of Jamestown One Son James Garner […]
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Trading Post Items- Thursday

August 19, 2019 Sean Hammond
Looking For: Two to three bedroom home 270-585-9970 Looking For: Cab for 1997 Nissan 270-566-2841 For Sale: Chevy 270-250-5632 For Sale: Electric stove 270-585-1109 For Sale: Wheel chair 270-634-1182 Looking For: Odd jobs 270-585-8125
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Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Had Another Successful Year

August 19, 2019 Sean Hammond
Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival organizer Moochie Hart discussed the success of this past weekend’s festival with WJRS NEWS… Plans are already underway for next year…
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Local Hospital Sees Increase in Cash

August 19, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell County Hospital saw an increase in cash from the previous month of $196,637, leaving a month end cash balance of just over $7.1 million. The facility’s day’s cash on hand is now at 100. […]
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Chamber Meets Tuesday

August 19, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting will be held tomorrow Tuesday, August 20th at the Community Room on Main Street in Russell Springs, beginning at noon
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

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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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