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Grants available for Kentucky farmers and restaurants

January 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
Frankfort, KY – Several grant funding opportunities are open at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced. “The Kentucky Department of Agriculture offers a number of grant funding opportunities […]
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KDPH offers advice to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

January 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
Frankfort, KY – With recent winter temperatures below freezing, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), wants to remind residents to take action to […]
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Nancy man arrested on drug possession charge

January 13, 2021 Zac Oakes
A 55-year-old Nancy man was arrested on drug and other traffic charges Wednesday afternoon by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Bowcock is charged with possession of marijuana, operating on a suspended or revoked license, […]
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Obituaries

James W. Galbreath, 80, of Jamestown

January 13, 2021 Sean Hammond
James W. Galbreath, 80, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at his residence. James was born in Elwood, IN on June 2, 1940, a son of the late Rose (Gosser) and James  Galbreath. […]
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Dontaie Allen Has Given UK Fans Reason To Be Excited for Season

January 13, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Recently Kentucky coach John Calipari tried to compare the emergence of Dontaie Allen to former UK stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Immanuel Quickley because they both did not emerge as standout players until […]
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Snow Chances Possible Starting Friday Night

January 13, 2021 Sean Hammond
Happy Wednesday everyone and we are halfway through the work week. Starting out cold this morning as our temperatures are in the upper teens, but we will warm up today and should get close to […]
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Obituaries

Larry Dale Roy, age 75, of Liberty

January 13, 2021 Sean Hammond
Larry Dale Roy, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 75. Born on August 15, 1945, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son […]
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Russell County sees growth in voter registration in 2020

January 12, 2021 Zac Oakes
Recent reports from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office show that voter registration grew in Russell County in 2020. A report from Dec. 2019 shows that Russell County had 14,176 registered voters in the county, […]
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KSP hiring telecommunicators

January 12, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to train and hire 34 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 13 post locations across the commonwealth. “Telecommunicators are the backbone of our […]
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Marson elected vice president of state tourism organization

January 12, 2021 Zac Oakes
RUSSELL COUNTY, KY – Erin Carrico, executive director of the Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been elected 2021 president of the Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) with Janette Marson, executive director […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • 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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