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Trading Post Items- Monday

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 1977 Dodge truck 270-566-0236 Looking For: Home for rent 270-585-4128 For Sale: Leather sofa 270-566-3023 For Sale: 1977 Ford Ranger 270-866-9158

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Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, age 71, Formerly of Russell County

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, age 71, of Waddy, formerly of Russell County, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by: One Son Eddie Allen Clayton of Waddy Two Brothers James […]

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Suspect in BB&T Robbery in Custody

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The man charged with robbing a Russell Springs bank earlier this year is now back in Russell County.Around 5 o’clock Saturday evening, William Grabel, age 51, of Lafollette, Tennessee was transported from a Pennsylvania jail […]

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Rep. Hoover to not Seek Re-Election in 2020

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

State Representative Jeff Hoover has announced that after several months of thought, prayer and discussion with family, he has decided not to seek re-election in 2020. Here’s WJRS News Director Derek Aaron with more… Hoover’s […]

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Local Students Named Senator Jeff Green Scholars

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Seven Russell County High School graduates have been named Senator Jeff Green Scholars by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. To earn this honor, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average each year […]

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Laker Band Competed Over the Weekend

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band traveled to Glasgow on Saturday to compete in the Barren County Invitational. The band performed their show, “The Better Machine,” at 12:15, and at the preliminary awards […]

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Laker Sports, Monday, September 30th

September 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
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Sheriff’s Quarterly Meeting was Thursday Night

September 27, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS NEWS sat down with Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston following the sheriff’s office’s quarterly meeting on Thursday evening at the Russell County Schools’ ANC… The next scheduled quarterly meeting for the Russell County Sheriff’s […]

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Event at Health Department in October

September 27, 2019 Sean Hammond

Health Educator Shirley Roberson Daulton with the Russell County Health Department spoke to WJRS NEWS following Thursday’s monthly meeting of the community health and wellness coalition about an important event happening at the health department […]

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Local Hospital Receives Grant

September 27, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health has been awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to improve out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest survival rates among […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

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