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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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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 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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