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Laker Boys Golf at Burnside Island on Tuesday

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker Golf team traveled to Burnside Island to play in the Rockcastle County Invitational on Tuesday.   The Laker boys shot a team score of 331 and finished 6th out of 18 […]

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Russell County Schools Will Start “Virtual Only” on August 26th, Ford Says

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford sent an email to all Russell County teachers and staff Tuesday afternoon, informing them he had decided that when school starts on August 26h, there will be no in […]

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Industrial Development Authority Special Called Meeting

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

-SPECIAL CALLED TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTIFICATION – A special called teleconference meeting of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority will take place on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. CST. The purpose of this special […]

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Road Work on Highways 76 and 910 Intersection Set to Start Wednesday

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amber Hale 606-677-4017 (office) 606-416-2821 (cell) Amber.Hale@ky.gov Road Work to Begin Tomorrow at KY 76 and KY 910 Intersection in Russell County Project area is near Salem […]

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KHSAA Update from Commissioner Julian Tackett

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

Good morning. This is just a quick note to talk about the period between now and August 23 for your on-campus athletics and athletic facilities. We are keenly aware that most of you are in […]

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Laker Boys Golf Team Opens Season

August 4, 2020 WJRS Staff

    The Laker boys golf team opened their season yesterday by traveling to Bowling Green Country Club to play in the Greenwood Gators Invitational. The Lakers finished the day T10th In the 21 team […]

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Two From Nancy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

August 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two Nancy residents have been arrested on sexual related charges. According to reports, Rebecca and Johnny Hensley were arrested by Deputy Nathan Ginn of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and charged with Sodomy, 1st Degree […]

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Lake Cumberland District Health Department Daily COVID-19 Report

August 3, 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 24.00 1.00 23.00 168.00 19.00 211.00 109.88 2. Casey 45.00 2.00 43.00 137.00 […]

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127 Yard Sale Raising Concerns Over Health Risks

August 3, 2020 WJRS Staff

Story Courtesy of WKYT-TV, Channel 27-Lexington It’s billed as the world’s longest yard sale, and it’s taking place in Kentucky and other states this weekend. People are already setting up for the sale in several […]

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Robbie Lucas, age 56, of Russell Springs

August 3, 2020 WJRS Staff

Robbie Gene Lucas, age 56, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. The funeral service for Robbie Gene Lucas will be held at 1:00 pm CT on […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

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