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Lady Laker Softball defeats Marion County in home opener

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball Team withstood a late rally from the visiting Marion County Knights, and junior Sophie Shearer came up with a catch on a line drive in the 7th inning to […]
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Laker Baseball wins 13-0 at Campbellsville ; JV wins 8-1

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers Baseball Team opened its season on the road at Campbellsville yesterday with a 13-0 win in six innings. Cody Luttrell was the winning pitcher for the Lakers. Nathan Lawson and Gavin […]
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Three new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

March 30, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.9%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 380 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

March 30, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police Tuesday night on drug charges. Miranda York, 25, was arrested and charged with trafficking in an unspecified drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. York was lodged […]
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KSP investigating fatal fire in Adair County

March 30, 2021 Zac Oakes
Columbia, KY (March 30, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted by Adair County 911 on March 29th, 2021 at approximately 5:18 am in reference to a structure fire that occurred on Slick […]
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Lilley Leads UK Volleyball to 19-1 Record

March 30, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Senior setter Madison Lilley has helped Kentucky go 19-1 against a SEC-only conference schedule and UK likely will be a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Her season has been […]
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RCMS baseball defeats Somerset

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball Team defeated Somerset Monday night. The varsity team came away with a 6-1 victory, and the junior varsity won 6-4.  
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RCMS Girls Soccer takes down one of the top teams in the district

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School soccer teams took on Northern Middle School (Pulaski) Monday night. The RCMS girls team defeated Northern, who is considered the #2 team in the district, by a score of 2-1. […]
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One new case of COVID-19 reported in RC on Monday

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.89%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 380 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Bassmasters College tournament coming back to Lake Cumberland

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County, Kentucky – Bassmaster is the World Leader in Bass Fishing events, and the Bassmaster Tournaments represent every level of fishing competition – from Junior & High School all the way up to the Elite, […]
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  • 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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