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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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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 8-27

    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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