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School Board Meets in Special Session

September 3, 2020 WJRS Staff

Tax rates will remain the same for county taxpayers as far as school taxes are concerned.   Meeting last night in special session, the Russell County School Board voted unanimously to leave the tax rates for […]

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Vaught’s Views for Friday, September 4th

September 3, 2020 WJRS Staff
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Daily COVID-19 Report from LCDHD

September 3, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 63 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 18 cases in the […]

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Horseshoe Pitching Championships Come to Kentucky

September 3, 2020 Sean Hammond

Wayne Belcher with the Kentucky Horseshoe Pitching Association is our guest this morning to discuss the state championships being held in Russell County this weekend. More information about the association can be found here 

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Lady Laker Volleyball Team Opens Season Monday at RCHS

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff
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Senator Max Wise Advocates For In-Person Education

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

By Senator Max Wise, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Education Students, teachers, parents, and school administrators across the Bluegrass have officially undertaken the 2020 school year’s significant challenges. We, members of the Kentucky General Assembly, […]

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69 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Most Total Active Cases to Date

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Clinton. We have experienced a total of 63 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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Several Changes Made by State Fish and Wildlife to Hunting Regulations

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about several fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect. Changes affect trapping, migratory game […]

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KSP Post 15 Monthly Activity Report for August

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

Kentucky State Police Post 15 Columbia By Tpr. Nick Hale During the month of August 2020, there were 19 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 […]

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Vaught’s Views for Thursday, September 3rd

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff
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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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