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Lake Cumberland State Park to Now Re-Open

May 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

After facing potential closure just a few days ago, Lake Cumberland State Park will re-open on Monday.   Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement yesterday afternoon in Frankfort… State Representative Jeff Hoover and Senator Max Wise […]

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Changes at Circuit Clerk’s Office

May 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Circuit Clerk Tony Kerr discussed the new procedures with WJRS NEWS… Kerr also said he had not received any information from the Kentucky State Police on driver testing.   He said clerks around the state had […]

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Student Athletes to Begin Activities Soon

May 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Yesterday, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association held a virtual meeting with its Board of Control and Athletic Directors from around the state.   WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County High School Athletic Director Michael Carpenter, […]

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COVID-19 Update

May 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County remains at just once active case of COVID-19 according to County-Judge Executive Gary Robertson. The case is on home self-isolation. Neighboring Adair County reported one new case on Thursday which is a resident […]

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COVID-19 Case Update

May 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced Wednesday that Russell County had no new cases of COVID-19. There is one active case that is on home self-isolation. Adair County also reported no new cases Wednesday. There […]

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Drivers Licenses Can be Obtained Again Soon

May 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Persons needing driver’s licenses renewed, or attempting to obtain a driver’s license for the first time, will soon be able to do so again.    The Circuit Clerk’s office, which contracts with the state Transportation Cabinet […]

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Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing

May 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Efforts are underway by Russell County’s two state lawmakers to reverse a decision by the state to close Lake Cumberland State Park, beginning next week. As WJRS News reported Wednesday morning, the State Park announced […]

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New RS City Council Filing

May 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

As the filing deadline for city council and school board seats nears the deadline, one other person has thrown his hat in the political ring.   Yesterday, Russell Springs resident Brandon Wilson filed for a position […]

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Hoover and Wise Send Letter to Beshear on Lake Cumberland State Park

May 27, 2020 Sean Hammond
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Teresa Spaw Interview on Free COVID-19 Testing Thursday

May 27, 2020 Sean Hammond
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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. 

  • Slots Still Opened for Coding Classes

    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.  

  • All Things Russell 7-22

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

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