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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 Laker Country

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 Laker Country

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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Obituaries

  • Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Debbie E. Wilson, age 65, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs
    April 15, 2021
  • Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs
    April 11, 2021
  • Terry Lee Goodin, age 65, of Columbia
    April 9, 2021

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    Jeff and Tony broadcast from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to discuss the upcoming completion of the building. 

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    Director of the SCC Russell and Casey Center, Regina Haugen joined the morning show on Tuesday. Regina discussed the drive-thru open house at all SCC campuses coming up on Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

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    The Russell Springs Masonic Lodge is holding a breakfast fundraiser to help raise money to pay for batting cages for Russell County Little League. Tom Ellis joins the morning show to discuss the fundraiser. 

  • ATR 4-2

    Today, Jeff and Tony talk about the devastating F4 tornado that struck Russell County back in April of 1971. 

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    The Lady Laker Softball team won its first game of the season against Marion County on Tuesday night. 

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