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More details released about arrest of Columbia man on drug charges

December 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has released more details about the recent arrest of a Columbia man on drug charges. According to Chief Tim Pierce, on Dec. 18, Officer Debra Necessary conducted a knock and […]

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Russell Springs Fire responds to multiple calls on same property last week

December 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to multiple calls of fires at the same property between Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 16. Russell Springs Fire Assistant Chief Mark Barnett told WJRS News that fire […]

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City of Jamestown receives clean audit report

December 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown received a clean audit report at last week’s Jamestown City Council meeting. The council heard the report from auditor Andrew DeMoss from RFH, a CPA and consulting firm in Lexington. DeMoss […]

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More than $211,000 to be presented to Graves County officials by WJRS today

December 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The generosity of Russell Countians will be delivered today to officials in Mayfield and Graves County to assist in tornado relief efforts. As a result of the hugely successful Laker Country CARES Radiothon held last […]

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RCMS swim finishes season with victory

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School finished up their season this past Friday with a victory at the Lake Cumberland Middle School Invitational.  26 Laker swimmers & divers competed in the invitational hosted at the ANC, […]

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Lady Laker Basketball to play in Gatlinburg today

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this week, participating in the Smoky Mountain Classic. The Lakers are taking on Notre Dame High School from Chattanooga, Tennessee today at 1 p.m. ET. The […]

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Laker Basketball drops district game against Clinton County

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team put together one of its best performances of the season on Friday, as the Lakers went toe-to-toe with the district leader Clinton County Bulldogs, falling 51-45. The Lakers held a 26-25 […]

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Stringer signs with LWC Bowling

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior bowler Dylan Stringer signed with Lindsey Wilson College on Friday. Stringer, one of the top bowlers on this year’s Laker Bowling team, told WJRS Sports the decision to attend LWC […]

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School Board to meet Monday evening

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The school board will hear a […]

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Jamestown man arrested Sunday afternoon

December 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested Sunday afternoon by Jamestown Police. Michael Ellison, age 39, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000. Ellison was arrested by Officer Smith and lodged in the Russell […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

  • Community Conversation 7-28

    Former Laker football coach Lucas Ford discusses taking over as director of the Russell County Youth Football League. He shares details on upcoming registration dates, a free youth football camp, and plans to grow the program by teaching fundamentals, building character, and creating a strong foundation for the future of Laker football. Lucas also highlights the importance of community support and getting young athletes involved early in the game.

  • Community Conversation 7-27

    Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart discusses one of the library's biggest summers ever, with record attendance at programs and events, including the popular RCPL Con. He also shares updates on The Green project, featuring a new sensory play space, walking trail, and community pavilion, while highlighting upcoming back-to-school initiatives, tutoring opportunities, and expanded programming designed to serve families and students throughout the year.

  • Community Conversation 7-24

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover welcomes Russell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett to discuss the many programs and services offered through the Russell County Extension Office. Megan shares updates on a busy summer that included 4-H Camp, county fair activities, and canning classes, while highlighting upcoming opportunities for the community.The conversation covers Extension Homemakers clubs, volunteer efforts, the local book club, food preservation classes, pressure canner testing, and upcoming cooking demonstrations featuring healthy recipes and easy family meals. Megan also explains how residents can get involved in Extension programs and stay connected through the Russell County Extension Office.

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