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Lakers defeated by Pulaski County

December 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team was defeated by Pulaski County on Wednesday by a score of 92-49. With the loss, the Lakers are now 1-10 on the season while Pulaski County moves to 15-0 […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

December 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and traffic related charges early this (Wednesday) morning. According to jail records, 55-year-old Michael Ballou was arrested by Officer Necessary with the Russell Springs Police Department and […]

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New RCHS Football Coach expected to be named next month

December 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

The search for a new football coach at Russell County High School continues with a new coach expected to be announced next month. Coach Ryan Richardson’s resignation left a void in the top spot of […]

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Updating the Severe Weather Threat Today

December 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday, everyone. We are continuing to monitor the threat for severe weather today and into the evening hours. I want to stress that this is a “Marginal” threat. This is NOT the same type […]

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December 31 Last Day to Change Party Affiliation

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron

Kentuckians who wish to update their political party affiliation need to do so by December 31, 2021, in order to be eligible to vote in the May 17, 2022 primary election. Here’s Derek Aaron with […]

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Some Adair, Casey Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefit Replacement

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron

Residents in neighboring Adair and Casey counties receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or SNAP, who lost food due to the storms or related power outages when storms devastated Western Kentucky earlier this month […]

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KY Fish and Wildlife Accepting Christmas Trees for Recycling Program

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting natural Christmas trees at more than two dozen drop-off locations across the state for their annual Christmas for the Fishes tree recycling program. The two […]

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Governor Touts Success of Small Business Tax Credit Program

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program fueled the creation of 339 new jobs and the reinvestment of $3.64 million in 107 businesses throughout the past year. The KSBTC program […]

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Local COVID cases creeping back up

December 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 52.00 7.00 45.00 3,798.00 91.00 3,941.00 2,052.39 19.00 19.00 2. Casey 10.00 3.00 7.00 2,989.00 64.00 3,063.00 1,895.54 […]

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Jon Sumrall Is UK Football, Now Heads to Troy University

December 28, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Jon Sumrall will use a lot of what he learned at Kentucky as a player and coach now that he is the head coach at Troy University. Sumrall’s final game at UK […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

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