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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 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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