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Month: May 2021

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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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  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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