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South Carolina man arrested locally on drug charges

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
A South Carolina man was arrested by Russell Springs Police Monday evening on multiple drug charges. Richard Jones, 47, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug […]
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Health Department has Johnson & Johnson vaccines

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines available. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single-dose vaccine as opposed to two doses required with Pfizer and Moderna. Most people who […]
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Just over 11 percent of Russell Countians have been fully vaccinated

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
A new report from the Washington Post examining vaccination rates across the United States shows that just over 11 percent of Russell County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The data from the U.S. […]
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Sheriff’s office holds quarterly meeting

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office held its quarterly meeting last Thursday. Below is a look at some of the topics touched on during the meeting. Recent Activity Report Sheriff Derek Polston presented some statistics at […]
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Lady Laker Softball returns to the field this week

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team returns to the field this week for the first time since May 27, 2019. The Lady Lakers, led by a five-person senior class, are slated to […]
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Frederick Douglass Receiver Has UK on His List

March 29, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT He has a lot of potential college choices and likely will still get more scholarship offers but Frederick Douglass junior receiver Dane Key has cut his list of potential schools to 10. […]
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Laker Baseball Season Opener Today Is Postponed

March 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Lakers Baseball team was scheduled to open its season today with a home matchup against Somerset, however, the game has now been moved to Wednesday afternoon and is slated to […]
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Tornado History of Russell County

March 29, 2021 Sean Hammond
Image is from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Louisville I thought it would be a good time to highlight the history of tornadoes striking Russell County. This Friday on All Things Russell, Jeff […]
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Marcum, Bault named to All-Region teams

March 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Lady Lakers Star Marcum and Juliah Bault were named to the All-Region teams on Sunday. Marcum was named All-Region 2nd Team and Bault was named All-Region 3rd team. The duo were presented their […]
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FEMA plans to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

March 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
FEMA is launching a nationwide program to help people pay for COVID-19 funeral costs. Starting in April, the agency will provide up to $9,000 per funeral and up to more than $35,000 per applicant. To […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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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