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Last Week of “Virtual Only” Instruction for Russell County Schools

September 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Today marks the start of the final week of school in Russell County before fall break, and it will also be the last week of “virtual only” instruction.    Russell County schools will observe fall break […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Sunday, September 27th

September 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.42%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.49% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Laker Sports Report for Monday, September 28th

September 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

***The Russell County Laker football team improved to 3 and 0 on the young season Friday night, defeating Warren Central in Bowling Green, 63 to 22.   The Lakers will be on the road this Friday […]

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Obituaries

Charles Robert Little, Jr, 75, of Jamestown

September 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Charles Robert Little, Jr, 75, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, September 26th, at his residence. Charles was born in Jackson, KY on July 11, 1945, a son of the late Beulah (Johnson) and Charles […]

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Russell County vs Warren Central

September 26, 2020 Sean Hammond
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Trevor Garrick Gosser, 42, of Russell Springs

September 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Trevor Garrick Gosser, 42, of Russell Springs, died Friday, September 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1978 in Somerset, Ky. He was a State Agriculture Inspector and a member of Pine […]

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City of Jamestown to have Trunk or Treat on the Square

September 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown will be having Trunk or Treat on the Square on Halloween this year. The Bank of Jamestown will be hosting a costume contest for children up to age 12. Categories for […]

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All Things Russell, Friday, September 25th

September 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Superintendent of Russell County Schools Michael Ford joins Jeff and Tony to discuss the current reopening plan for Russell County Schools.

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Thursday, Sept. 24

September 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.59%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.5% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Laker Football on Road Friday at Warren Central

September 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker football team will take their 2 and 0 record on the road Friday night when they travel to Bowling Green to take on Warren Central.   Tony Kerr and Josh Branscum will […]

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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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