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Local wrestler places third in Somerset tournament

December 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County resident Liam Boreing placed third in the Bantam 70 division in the Skull-Gang Showdown Wrestling Tournament at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset recently. Liam is the son of Scott and Ashley […]
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Jamestown man arrested on assault charge Monday morning

December 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on an assault charge Monday morning. Stephen Arnold, age 56, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree – domestic violence. Arnold was arrested […]
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Banker’s Hardwood Classic begins at Laker Gym today

December 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lady Lakers will play in the third game of the day in the Banker’s Hardwood Classic at Laker Gym today. The Lady Lakers will take on Meade County, beginning at 6 p.m. The event […]
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Local agencies come together to provide resource officer at JES

December 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
While a grant to provide a school resource officer at Jamestown Elementary School was not approved, local government agencies came together to ensure that a resource officer would be placed at the lone remaining school […]
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Russell Co. man arrested in Adair on assault charge

December 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County on an assault charge Sunday night. Travis Passmore, age 27, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree dating violence. Passmore was arrested by officer Josh […]
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AG Cameron asks US Supreme Court to look at new DUI law

December 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
Attorney General Daniel Cameron last week asked the United States Supreme Court to review a decision by the Supreme Court of Kentucky that struck down important parts of Kentucky’s implied-consent laws, which require individuals suspected […]
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Reed Sheppard’s Sister Was His Protector During Recruiting

December 26, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Before Reed Sheppard finally committed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky where both his parents played, his sister was not convinced he was going to pick UK. “It was about […]
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Russell County gas prices have declined over last few weeks

December 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
The average price of gas in Russell County has declined over the last few weeks. Since the beginning of December, the average price of gas in Russell County is about 15 cents lower. On Dec. […]
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Possible Change Coming to Judicial Districts Affecting Russell County

December 26, 2021 WJRS Staff
Russell County could be affected by a revision in the state’s district courts map under a plan proposed by the Kentucky Supreme Court.   The proposal, released recently by the state’s highest court, calls for […]
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Lorene McGowan, age 92, of Jamestown

December 23, 2021 WJRS Staff
Lorene McGowan, age 92, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Thursday, December 23rd, at her residence. Lorene was born in Somerset, KY on June 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Martha (Hansford) and Link Whitaker. […]
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  • 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.

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    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.

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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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