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Laker Baseball, Softball take on Cumberland County tonight

April 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball and Softball teams will both be in action in district play tonight. The Laker Baseball team will host Cumberland County with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. The softball team will go […]
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Russell County School Board gives go-ahead to major athletic facilities upgrades

April 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education gave approval to move forward with a major athletic facilities upgrade at its meeting Monday night. The plan, which comes with a price tag of around $7.65M, would create […]
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Mayor updates council on new 911 center

April 19, 2022 Derek Aaron
A new 911 Center will soon be built in Russell Springs. Mayor Eddie Thomas gave an update on the center’s status to WJRS NEWS following last week’s meeting of the city council… Back in February, […]
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New details released regarding theft from Russell Springs business

April 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
New details have emerged regarding the arrest of a Dunnville man on Friday by Kentucky State Police. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, 18-year-old Austin Passmore was arrested and charged with theft of […]
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SkillsUSA members perform well at state competition

April 19, 2022 Derek Aaron
Several SkillsUSA members from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center placed at state competition in Louisville over the weekend: Eli Russell, Kaleb Carter, Skylier Allen placed first in Automated Manufacturing Logan Russell placed […]
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Chamber of commerce to meet today at ANC

April 19, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting today at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. The Russell County School System and Superintendent Michael Ford are hosting and sponsoring this month’s meeting, which […]
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Russell Springs Police release March Activity Report

April 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. During the month, the department made 21 warrant arrests, initiated 14 traffic stops, worked 22 auto collisions, and answered 11 […]
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NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo Learned Sacrifice at UK

April 18, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Bam Adebayo was a standout at High Point Christian Academy in North Carolina when he picked Kentucky over Duke and North Carolina. He was a one-and-done player who was a first-round pick […]
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Columbia man arrested on numerous charges

April 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on a number of charges Monday evening. Ronnie Dial, age 46, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading police on foot, […]
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Two Clinton Co. residents charged in death of infant

April 18, 2022 Derek Aaron
Two Clinton County residents have been charged with reckless homicide following the death of an infant last week, according to Z93 Country in Monticello. Around 2:30 Thursday morning emergency personnel were called to a residence […]
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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

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    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

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    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.

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