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45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Cases Now Reported in Youth Sports

July 31, 2020 WJRS Staff
Lake Cumberland District Daily COVID-19 Case Summary County Current Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Recovered Death(s) Total Cases Total Cases Per 10,000 1. Adair 19.00 3.00 16.00 164.00 19.00 202.00 105.20 2. Casey 45.00 1.00 44.00 128.00 […]
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Samuel Gosser Gives Details on Tonight’s Truck and Tractor Pull

July 31, 2020 Sean Hammond
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“All Things Russell” From Blankenship’s Barber Shop

July 31, 2020 Sean Hammond
         
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Laker Football Schedule Is Released, Season Starts September 11th at Home vs. Casey County

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
  Laker Head Football Coach Ryan Richardson released yesterday the Laker football schedule for the upcoming season.   Coach Richardson says he is still looking to file the October 9th open date with an opponent. Once […]
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Governor’s Thursday Update on COVID-19

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Remember, we as a commonwealth, as a country and […]
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Johnny Rexroat, age 82, formerly of Russell County

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
Bishop Johnny Rexroat, age 82, of Jamestown, Tennessee, formerly of Russell County, died Wednesday, July 29th. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2,  2020 at 2 P.M. at Alive in the Spirit Church […]
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Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
NEWS RELEASE KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Russell Co. Russell Springs, KY. (July 30, 2020) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Russell County Wednesday afternoon. On July 29, […]
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Mayor Eddie Thomas Discusses the Removal of the Stop Light on Main Street

July 30, 2020 Sean Hammond
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas talked with WJRS NEWS on Thursday morning about the removal of the traffic light on Main Street in Russell Springs.   Here is the Mayor’s interview with WJRS NEWS.
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Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

July 30, 2020 Sean Hammond
Brad Russell with the Russell County Jaycees stopped by the Laker Country 1049 studios to talk about the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair.   Here is the interview with Russell.
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Water Off on Old Columbia Road

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff
Russell Springs water residents:    Terry Russell, public works director for the City of Russell Sorings, says that water service on Old Columbia road, Highway 1870, is temporarily off due to a vehicle accident this […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

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