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Month: October 2020

Obituaries

David Arlin Wilson, age 60, of Russellville

October 5, 2020 Sean Hammond
David Arlin Wilson, age 60, of Russellville, Ky. Died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home. He was born April 1, 1960 to the late Joe Arvin & Flona B. Roy Wilson. In addition to […]
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Kentucky Hunter Education requirements can be completed virtually

October 5, 2020 Zac Oakes
All of Kentucky’s hunter education requirements can now be fulfilled virtually, eliminating the need for in-person instruction. For those unable to complete the necessary requirements before going hunting, the department is now offering its one-year […]
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Hope for the Homeless Sleepout is this Friday

October 5, 2020 Sean Hammond
Teresa Murray and Connie Foster discuss the homeless sleepout happening this Friday. For more information check out the groups Facebook page “Hope for the Homeless”.
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Local Sports

Laker Sports Report for Monday, October 5th

October 5, 2020 WJRS Staff
In Laker Sports news for Monday, October 5th: ***The Laker boys soccer team was in action over the weekend.   The Lakers played host to Hart County on Saturday, losing the match 2 to 0.   Both […]
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Local Sports

Fish and Wildlife Offers Virtual Hunting Lessons

October 5, 2020 WJRS Staff
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY – The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources temporarily suspended in-person hunter education courses to help protect Kentuckians and state employees from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). However, individuals […]
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Bassmaster Fishing Event Ends Sunday

October 5, 2020 WJRS Staff
Weigh-in Sunday afternoon at Halcomb’s Landing near Wolf Creek Dam concluded the Bassmaster fishing tournament at Lake Cumberland.      In the junior division, two Casey County residents, Landon Pierce and Korbin Neat, finished in […]
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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Sunday, October 4th

October 5, 2020 WJRS Staff
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.74%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.36% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]
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Audio Archives

Lakers vs Franklin Simpson

October 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
Relive Friday nights victory for the Russell County Laker Football team over Franklin Simpson. Lakers now 4-0 on the season.
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Examining polling locations in nearby counties

October 2, 2020 Zac Oakes
As Election Day draws near, counties are preparing for a general election unlike any in recent memory. While voters have the option to vote absentee due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and early voting will […]
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All Things Russell, October 2nd

October 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
On today’s edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony talk with Director of the Russell County Library, Lindsey Westerfield. Westerfield discusses programs offered at the library, and Jeff and Tony go over some old […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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