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Laker Baseball back at home on Tuesday

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team returns to Laker Field Tuesday night to host Wayne County. The Lakers defeated Wayne County 7-2 on April 12. The Cardinals enter the game at 13-7. Yesterday’s game against […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls at home to Barren County

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team struggled to find offense against Barren County Monday night, falling by a score of 9-1. The Lady Lakers only managed four hits against a strong pitching performance from […]

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Lindsey Wilson Football wins national championship

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders are NAIA National Champions. The Blue Raiders capped off an undefeated season with an impressive 45-13 win over Northwestern (Iowa) Monday night in Louisiana to earn the program’s first-ever […]

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Russell County May Fiscal Court meeting recap

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News about the meeting.

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Kazsuk promoted to assistant fire chief of Nicholasville Fire Dept.

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

Marty Kazsuk was recently promoted from the position of Deputy Chief of Training to Assistant Fire Chief for the Nicholasville Fire Department. Kazsuk also serves as the fire chief for the Eli Volunteer Fire Department. […]

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Russell County has 11 active COVID-19 cases

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.25%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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Lindsey Wilson Football to compete for national championship tonight

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

GRAMBLING, La. – The culmination of a season unlike any other is set as No. 3 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) will face No. 6 Northwestern (Iowa) in the NAIA Football National Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 […]

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Weekend baseball and softball recap

May 10, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers Baseball team went 2-0 over the weekend, picking up a win over Cumberland County on Friday and a win over Boyle County on Saturday. On Friday, the Lakers picked up a […]

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New unemployment work search requirements in effect

May 9, 2021 Zac Oakes

Work search requirements for people on unemployment insurance were reinstated yesterday in Kentucky. Anyone on unemployment will be required to search for work like they did before the pandemic, which involves reporting at least one […]

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Local law enforcement arrests two over the weekend

May 9, 2021 Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement arrested two individuals over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Jamie Sharp Friday night on charges of criminal trespassing first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance, and theft […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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