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Month: July 2021

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KSP Post 15 setting up traffic safety checkpoints

July 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
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, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will […]
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FCC implements new rules to cut down on robocalls

July 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
According to the YouMail Robocall Index, Americans receive nearly 130 million robocalls a day. However, starting today, you may receive less voicemail scams thank to new guidelines from the FCC. Every major phone provider in […]
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Quotes of the Week from Larry Vaught

July 2, 2021 WJRS Staff
Quote of the Week: “It was good, we had a nice conversation and I love Kentucky especially with family ties and things like that. In general, I really just love college basketball so any coach […]
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Obituaries

Carolyn Fox, age 71, of Russell Springs

July 2, 2021 Sean Hammond
Carolyn Fox, age 71, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, July 01 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Saturday, May 13 1950, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter […]
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John David Emerson, age 80, of Russell Springs

July 2, 2021 Sean Hammond
John David Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 30, 2021.  He was 80 years of age. John was born in Urbana, Illinois, on September 18, 1940, son of the […]
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Russell County man arrested in Adair County

July 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
On June 28, at 10:49 p.m., Adair County Deputy Kenny Perkins was patrolling an area in the White Oak community due to the sheriffs office receiving several complaints of illegal activity in the area. Deputy […]
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Russell County receiving more than $112,000 in state funds for road projects

July 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $11.8 million in discretionary transportation funding to help dozens of local governments make street and road repairs and improvements for the betterment of their communities. The funding from […]
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KY 80 in Pulaski County to be detoured for several weeks

July 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that starting Tuesday, July 6 crews will begin a concrete pavement project at the intersection of KY 80 (mile point 18.2) and KY 3263/Ringgold Road in Pulaski County. […]
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Charles Booker announces U.S. Senate bid

July 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Charles Booker has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. Booker, who lives in Louisville and has previously served as a State Representative, plans to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Rand Paul for his […]
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Russell County ranked 38th-lowest earning county in Kentucky

July 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
New rankings from the website Stacker lists Russell County as the 38th-lowest earning county in Kentucky. Stacker uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the Census’ 2019 5-year estimate median household income. […]
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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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