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Month: February 2021

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Golden Rule-Wilson receives state marketing awards

February 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
Golden Rule – Wilson Real Estate and Auction was Proud to represent our area at the 2021 Kentucky Auctioneer’s Association Convention held this past weekend in Louisville, KY. Golden Rule – Wilson brought home 3 […]
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Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County

February 9, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Monday night, traveling to Monticello to take on Wayne County, the top ranked team in the 12th region.   The Lady Lakers had a tough night, losing […]
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Laker Swim Team hosts Laker Sprint Meet

February 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Laker Swim Team hosted several teams at their annual (although delayed) Laker Sprint Meet on Saturday. The swimmers dawned newly designed “DO IT FOR DEB” swim caps in honor of our beloved Coach Debbie […]
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Former Cat Jeff Sheppard Has No Animosity Toward Calipari, Says His Son Will Make His Own College Choice

February 9, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Seems like every week — or maybe every game — that North Laurel sophomore standout Reed Sheppard gets close to having a triple-double. He recently had 54 points, nine assists and eight […]
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Wise proposing bill to give high school students a do-over year

February 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
By Tom Latek, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A bill proposed by a central Kentucky lawmaker would give high school students a chance to have a do-over for this school year because of the […]
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Russell County man arrested on public intoxication charge

February 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell County man was arrested and charged with public intoxication of a controlled substance excluding alcohol on Monday. Adam Jake Swindoll, 38, was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center just after 4 p.m. […]
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LCDHD vaccine slots still open; call center opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday

February 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
From the Lake Cumberland District Health Department Over the next 3 weeks, we will receive 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to spread across our district’s 10 counties. While we scheduled approximately 3,113 of those 4,000 […]
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20 new cases of COVID-19 reported in RC on Monday

February 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.78%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 336 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Deadline for input on Hwy 127 project is coming up

February 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is reminding everyone that public input is needed to help identify transportation concerns along the U.S. 127 corridor in Russell County between the Jamestown Bypass and KY 379. KYTC along […]
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Winter Storm Possible for Parts of the State

February 8, 2021 Sean Hammond
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a conference call this (Monday) afternoon on the potential for a winter storm that could bring ice into the area. WJRS News was in that call and received […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • 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.

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    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.

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