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Lady Laker Softball splits weekend contests in Myrtle Beach

April 4, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Lady Laker Softball team is in Myrtle Beach, participating in the Cal Ripken Classic. The Lady Lakers played two games over the weekend, splitting the two contests. The Lady Lakers […]
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Laker Baseball picks up 3 wins over the weekend in Myrtle Beach

April 4, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team had a big weekend in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach. The Lakers picked up three wins over the weekend. The Lakers knocked off Archbishop Carroll from Pennsylvania by a […]
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Local educators selected for CU award

April 4, 2022 Zac Oakes
Three Russell County teachers were selected to represent Russell County for the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Melinda Wright, Lindsey Gibson, and Carol Ackerman were chosen for the award. The local educators will be […]
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Russell Springs man arrested by KSP on multiple charges

April 4, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Sunday on multiple charges. According to jail records, Christopher Smothers, age 38, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of […]
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Russell County back in green on new COVID map

April 4, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County is back in the green on the latest COVID data map from the CDC. Being in the green, the best color category possible, means that Russell County has had less than 10 COVID-related […]
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway

April 4, 2022 Derek Aaron
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is driving home a life-saving message for all motorists – buckle up and put the phone down. “Kentuckians can […]
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Avalanches In Life Are Unpredictable

April 3, 2022 WJRS Staff
BY Tommy Druen Avalanches are difficult to predict. There are a host of factors that go into the forecasting about them such as wind, precipitation and temperature. At the end of the day though, it’s […]
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Cal Makes Offer to Son for Former Player at Memphis

April 3, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHTHaving John Calipari recruiting his son, Adou, is a bit “unbelievable” for Almamy Thiero.“It’s a surreal feeling. When he reached out saying he was going to recruit him, it was overwhelming,” Almamy Thiero […]
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Faye Antle, age 86, of Jamestown

April 2, 2022 Sean Hammond
Faye Antle, 86, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, April 1st, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY Faye was born in Jamestown, KY on June 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Myrtle Nannie […]
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General Assembly Enters Final Days

April 2, 2022 Sean Hammond
The General Assembly is now in its ten-day veto recess. Keith West has this update from Frankfort…
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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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  • 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.

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