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Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

February 2, 2022 Derek Aaron

Additional federal funding that will help low-income Kentuckians pay their heating and cooling bills is coming to the state, Governor Andy Beshear announced this week. Kentucky will receive $1.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy […]

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Boil Water Advisory issued by city of Russell Springs

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory on Mount Eden Road, beginning at address 1629 and going down to East Mountain Eden Road to address 3648. This also includes Cooper Creek […]

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What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky

February 1, 2022 WJRS Staff

By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students.  I forget what the exact theme was, and […]

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RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight

February 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team will host Metcalfe County tonight in district play. The Lakers (3-15) will look for their first district win over the Hornets, who enter at 13-8. The Hornets […]

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RCMS 8th graders win conference championship

February 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship in a game that went down to the wire over rival Clinton County Monday night by a […]

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Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

As reported on local news last week, Wolf Creek Dam is receiving much needed funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for several smaller projects. A more in-depth look at the $5.45 million total […]

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Ice Storm Concerns Continue

February 1, 2022 Sean Hammond

Good morning, everyone. Our focus continues to be on a possible winter/ice storm that could impact the region toward the end of this week. Let’s start off with today as temperatures will climb to near […]

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Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Senate bill would require grief training for coroners if passed by the General Assembly. Senate Bill 66 would require coroners and deputy coroners to attend four hours of training to learn about the grief […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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