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Columbia Man Arrested on Numerous Charges

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Columbia Police report the arrest of an Adair County man on numerous charges, including charges from Russell County. On Saturday, officers observed a person operating a motor vehicle they believed was operating on a suspended […]
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Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. He was born March 22, 1939 to the late Linville & Sheila Amburgey Wicker. He was […]
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Henry Noel, age 82, of the Glensfork Community

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Henry Noel, 82, of Glens Fork, Kentucky, died Friday, August 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Kenneth Rogers officiating. […]
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Kentucky Sports Minutes with Larry Vaught, Monday, August 10th

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Long-time Kentucky sports reporter Larry Vaught of Danville provides a look at sports happenings in Kentucky, with a focus on the University of Kentucky, in his daily “Kentucky Sports Minute”.
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South Kentucky RECC Warns Customers of Scam

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Area residents who are customers of South Kentucky RECC are being warned of a scam which is apparently taking place. RECC officials say they have been contacted by several customers of the electric co-op informing […]
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Laker Golf Team in Action Saturday

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker Boys Golf team played in the Battle at the Bridge in Danville on Saturday. The Laker team shot a team score of 334, which placed them 14th out of 18 teams. […]
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Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Charges Saturday Afternoon

August 8, 2020 Sean Hammond
According to jail records, Kenny Robertson, age 65, was arrested by Trooper Begley with Kentucky State Police and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree, 1st Offense, Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Operating a Motor […]
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127 Yard Sale Continues in Russell and Surrounding Counties

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff
The annual 127 Yard Sale continues this weekend in Russell and surrounding counties along highway 127.   Most persons believe the crowd is down slightly, but still plenty of folks moving and traveling thru the area, […]
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Beshear’s Saturday Update on COVID-19

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian […]
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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Friday, August 7th

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff
Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 42 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Green County

    Russell County vs Green County from Friday, September 25th

  • 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

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

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