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Month: December 2021

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Deadline to change political parties before primary election is coming up

December 6, 2021 Zac Oakes
Voters who wish to change their political party before the May primary elections will have to do so in the next couple weeks. The deadline to change political parties for the change to be in […]
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SKRECC seeking rate adjustment

December 6, 2021 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC has filed an application with the Public Service Commission requesting an overall revenue adjustment of 7.7%. As proposed, the increase would take place over a two-year period in an effort to lessen […]
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Recruits’ Mother Impressed with Honesty of Coach Stoops Being at UK

December 6, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHTAs speculation continued to spread about Kentucky coach Mark Stoops being a possible candidate at several major schools with job openings, Valerie Wade could not help worrying a bit.Her twin sons — linebacker/running […]
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Russell Springs man arrested over the weekend

December 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Russell Springs Police over the weekend. Joseph Creekmore, age 27, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief third degree and two counts of contempt of court. Creekmore was […]
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School calendar committee seeking input

December 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
Although the school year is about halfway finished, the Russell County School District Calendar Committee is already in the process of creating the school calendar for the 2022/2023 school year. The district calendar committee has […]
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Russell County has 71 active COVID cases

December 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 84.00 8.00 76.00 3,541.00 86.00 3,711.00 1,932.61 17.00 17.00 2. Casey 43.00 7.00 36.00 2,855.00 59.00 2,957.00 1,829.94 […]
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Marshall D. Popplewell, age 85, of Russell Springs

December 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
Marshall D. Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was 85 years of age. Born August 7, 1936, in Russell County, he was a son […]
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Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Bowling Green

December 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Saturday night for a 4th Region matchup against top ranked Bowling Green.    The Lady Purples showed why they are ranked among the state’s best teams, […]
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Laker Girls Win, Boys Lose at Glasgow

December 4, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker girls and boys varsity basketball teams went on the road Friday night for a doubleheader at Glasgow.    In games heard on Laker Country 1049 WJRS, the Laker girls won the […]
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KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

December 3, 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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

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