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Month: May 2021

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KSP Post 15 April Activity Report

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

During the month of April 2021, there were 16 traffic accidents investigated by the Kentucky State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, […]

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Former UK Star Lynn Bowden to Hold Summer Camp in Somerset

May 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Bart Williams was thrilled that former University of Kentucky football standout Lynn Bowden agreed to be part of the Somerset Youth Football League summer camp. Bowden had already been picked by the […]

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EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe County

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Monroe County yesterday morning, reaching winds of approximately 95 mph and damaging around 30 homes in Tompkinsville. No injuries were reported from […]

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Russell County records 43rd COVID-19 death

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.45%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 423 deaths resulting in a 1.93% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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84 students express interest in supplemental year

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

As many as 84 students in the Russell County School system could participate in the supplemental year made available by Senate Bill 128. The school district created a survey that garnered 84 responses from students […]

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KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Columbia, KY (May 3, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, […]

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RCHS fishing duo finishes 12th at Bassmaster Event

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School duo of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished 12th in this weekend’s Bassmaster fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland. The duo’s finish was strong enough to earn a spot in the […]

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Lucas McFall wins tennis tournament

May 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Sophomore Lucas McFall won the Region 4 Elite Tennis Tournament over the weekend. Lucas is pictured below with his trophy from the event.

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Lady Laker Softball set to host McCreary Central Monday

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is slated to play at home Monday as they host McCreary Central. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Lady Lakers enter the game with a record […]

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Laker JV Baseball team picks up two wins over Madison Southern

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County JV Baseball team picked up two wins over Madison Southern on Saturday. In the first game, the Lakers came away with a 6-1 victory. Aiden Antle picked up the win on the […]

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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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