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Month: March 2021

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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Emergency Management, along with first responders, schools, Russell County Hospital, nursing home and local industries will participate in the statewide tornado drill that will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 9:07 a.m. […]
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Ford to propose four-days of in-person school for RC students

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County students could soon be returning to the classroom on a much-larger scale. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a message to school staff and parents Monday afternoon stating that he will […]
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Round 3 of P-EBT approved

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The third round of P-EBT payments has been approved, covering Oct. 2020 – present and plan to continue through the remainder of the school year. Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, also known as P-EBT, provides a […]
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Salato Wildlife Education Center reopens this month

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2021) – The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens March 16. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates the center as part of its mission to educate the public about […]
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Greensburg Bottling Company collapses Sunday night

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
A well-known landmark in Green County collapsed Sunday night, causing power outages across the city of Greensburg. The Greensburg Bottling Company, located in Greensburg, collapsed from weather conditions and fell onto a power pole, knocking […]
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Two Russell Co. residents arrested on Sunday

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County residents were arrested on Sunday. Stephanie C. Beeler, 39, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (child abuse), disorderly conduct second degree, and alcohol intoxication in a public place. […]
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Laker Basketball Action Over the Weekend; Busy Week Ahead

March 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
It was a busy weekend for the local high school basketball teams, and the week ahead is full also. On Friday night, the Lady Lakers picked up their fifth win in a row, defeating Casey […]
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Michigan State Football Transfer Likes Kentucky

March 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Once he decided he was going to leave Michigan State, receiver Tre’Von Morgan had some schools reach out to him and he reached out to a few others, including Kentucky. The 6-6, […]
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Health Dept. taking vaccine appointments today

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will be scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments at each county health department beginning Today at 8 a.m. CT. This will be for anyone in Phase 1A and 1B, including those […]
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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.

  • 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.

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