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Month: May 2021

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18 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

May 9, 2021 Zac Oakes

There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County as of the last report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. All 18 of those cases are self-isolated. There are 162 active cases of […]

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Russell Springs Elementary receives grant to purchase new books

May 9, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary has received a grant that will provide funds to purchase new books for the school’s library. Library Media Specialist Lindsay Williams said the grant amounted to $10,000 and will be used to […]

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Imagination Library in Russell County; New Tracking App for Readers

May 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield, stopped by our studios earlier this week to talk about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Westerfield says this is a big deal for the community…   Lindsey also gives […]

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Somerset Community College Offering Free Classes to Some

May 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Somerset Community College (SCC) is offering free summer classes for first time students or students who have not been to college in over five years. This will include an offering of academic in-person, hybrid, and […]

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Obituaries

Mary Jo Brown, age 53, of Jamestown

May 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Mary  Jo Brown, 53, of Jamestown, KY, passed away at 9:40  PM, Wednesday, May 5th, peacefully, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, Pulaski County. Mary  was born in Columbia, KY on July 4, 1967, a […]

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UK Volleyball Player Lilley is “One of a Kind”, Candidate for More National Awards

May 6, 2021 WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of Texas and Dana Rettke of Wisconsin. The […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested Following Short Pursuit

May 6, 2021 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested numerous charges Thursday morning following a brief pursuit. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, Russell County Dispatch received a call of a disturbance at a residence on North […]

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UK Linebacker Jamin Davis Is “Big Time Pick” in NFL

May 6, 2021 WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin Davis with the 19th pick in […]

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Commodity Distribution Is Today

May 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program will be giving out commodities at the First Baptist Church located at 392 E Hwy 80 […]

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KYTC reminds people not to place signs on right-of-ways

May 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

Mowing cycles are under way and illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are being removed. Residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is […]

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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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