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RCMS girls basketball splits with Clinton County

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
The RCMS 8th grade basketball team won in dominating fashion on Monday, defeating Clinton County 37-4. Abby Helm finished with 13 points, followed by Aniyah Coffey with 10. The 6th grade team fell to Clinton […]
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Laker soccer team falls at Southwestern, hosts Casey in doubleheader tonight

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Soccer team went on the road to Southwestern on Monday, falling by a score of 4-0. The boys and girls soccer teams will host Casey County in a doubleheader tonight. The […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball wins on the road at Cumberland County

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road and defeated district rival Cumberland County on Monday three sets to zero. The Lady Lakers took the first set 25-6, followed by a 25-14 […]
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Jamestown Fire responds to “big boom” on Cumberland Avenue Monday

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a non-structure fire on Cumberland Avenue within the city limits Monday evening after a “big boom” was heard around Jamestown. The exact cause of the incident was not officially […]
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63 new cases in Russell County on Monday

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]
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County to begin requiring negative COVID test to return from quarantine

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
“It’s just a matter of common sense.” That’s how magistrate Ronald Johnson described the new policy approved by the Russell County Fiscal Court on Monday that will require county employees to receive a negative COVID […]
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Russell County among top 10 counties nationwide in new COVID cases

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County was back in the top 10 of the New York Times’ COVID tracker on Monday for the number of new cases per 100,000 population over the last seven days. Russell County ranked seventh […]
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Update on RC Schools COVID numbers

September 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
As of Friday, Sept. 10, Russell County Schools had 248 students either positive or in quarantine due to COVID-19. There were also 27 employees positive or quarantined due to COVID-19.
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Johnny Chumbley, age 55, of Russell Springs

September 13, 2021 Sean Hammond
Johnny Chumbley, age 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, September 11 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 04 1966, in Columbia, KY. He was the son of: […]
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Bardstown Freshman Macy Already Offered Scholarship by UK

September 13, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT She is only going to be a freshman this season but Leah Macy already has 12 college basketball scholarship offers. The list includes Kentucky and in-state schools Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky and […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

  • Lakers vs Campbellsville

    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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