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Legislative Update

February 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Legislators had a busy week in Frankfort. Here’s Keith West with a recap…

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4-H Speech Contest Results

February 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

The 4-H Speech contest was held on Tuesday, February 25th, the results are as follows. Age 9 • Harper Bennett- Champion/blue • Cameron Harden- Runner-up/red Age 11 • Piper Garmon- Champion/blue • Kairi Johnson- Runner-up/blue […]

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RS Man Arrested on Assault Charges

February 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Michael David Bailey was arrested by Russell Springs Office Ethan Pike and charged with Assault, 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) minor injury. Bailey was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center just […]

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Obituaries

William “Bill” Holland, Jr. age 68

February 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

William “Bill” Holland, Jr. age 68, passed away Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife • Jennifer Holland of Russell Springs Son • William Holland, III, of […]

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Laker Sports, Saturday, February 29th

February 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Congratulations to the Clinton County Bulldogs, winners of the 16th District tournament last night, defeating Cumberland County, 66 to 61.    The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4th Regional tournament tomorrow (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. […]

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Trading Post Items- Friday

February 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Two four-wheelers, two riding mowers, push mowers, large piano 270-585-8150 For Sale: 5 16 in wheels for TJ or YJ Jeep and four Goodyear Wrangler tires with spare tire and spare tire cover […]

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Annual Kevin’s Kids Concert is a Month Away

February 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS talked with Williams earlier this week, he told us how the idea came about… If you would like to make a donation to the cause… The concert will be Saturday, March 28th at the […]

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RS Man Arrested Thursday on Drug Charges

February 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, 28-year-old Cody Cooper was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley with Kentucky State Police and charged with… · Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense · Possession of Drug Paraphernalia […]

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More From the School Board Meeting this Week

February 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education had their regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave a rundown of a few agenda items from the meeting…

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Eugene Sayers, age 81, of Liberty

February 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Eugene Sayers, age 81, of Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was a farmer and logger. He is survived by: Four Sons Andy Sayers and Wife Rhonda, Jerome […]

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Obituaries

  • Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown
    August 8, 2022
  • Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
    August 5, 2022

Recent Podcasts

  • ATR 8-19

    Shirley Roberson Daulton with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department sits down to talk about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and new guidelines released from the Centers for Disease Control.  Russell County School Resource Officer Jackie Grider joins the show to go over school safety, and some new guidelines implemented this year at the local school district. 

  • ATR 8-12

    Derek Aaron and Tony Kerr sit down with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss the upcoming first day of school. 

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    Jana Shell stops by to give more information on the upcoming Commonwealth Coders classes. 

  • Laker Baseball Alumni Holding Fundraiser for Eastern Kentucky

    Laker Baseball Head Coach David Rexroat talks about a fundraiser hosted by the Laker Baseball Alumni. The fundraiser is a Burger lunch happening on Wednesday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at French Valley Farms across from Minit Mart in Jamestown. All proceeds will go to flood victims in eastern Kentucky.  

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    Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr go over the history of grocery stores in Russell County. 

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