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Avalanches Are Hard to Predict in Life

April 1, 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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State budget bill has $3M for RC Agribusiness Facility

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The state legislature’s budget bill includes a total of $3M for the Russell County Agribusiness Training Facility project. The budget bill, which has passed through both chambers and has been sent to Kentucky Gov. Andy […]
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Local unemployment drops 1 percent in February

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Center for Statistics released a report on Thursday showing a one-percent drop in unemployment in Russell County during the month of February compared to the year prior. Russell County’s unemployment rate was reported […]
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KDFWR increasing stocking numbers of striped bass in Lake Cumberland

April 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is increasing the number of striped bass being stocked in Lake Cumberland this year in an effort to increase angler satisfaction with the fishery. The department typically […]
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RCMS Volleyball teams finish 2nd in conference tournaments

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball teams lost two close contests to Adair County in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Tournaments Thursday night. Both 7th and 8th grade teams lost 2-1. […]
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Lawson’s big night leads Lakers to win in Myrtle Beach

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
A big night by senior Nathan Lawson led the Laker Baseball team to a win in its first game in the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach last night. The Lakers took on Butler High […]
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Laker Tennis has mixed results in matchup with Taylor County

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
In a matchup with Taylor County on Tuesday, the Laker Tennis teams saw mixed results. On the boys side, Lucas McFall came away victorious with a 2-0 win, but Carson Buras and Paxton Trautman each […]
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RCMS Girls soccer defeats Southern Pulaski

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School girls soccer team continued its winning ways with a 5-1 defeat of Southern Pulaski Middle School at home on Thursday. Adriana Thomas and Madison Weisbrodt led the way with a […]
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Average price of Gas in Russell County drops 3 cents over past week

April 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
According to the AAA gas price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County has dropped 3 cents over the past week, now sitting at $3.88 compared to $3.91 a week ago. As of […]
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Casey Co. man arrested locally on strangulation, other charges

April 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Casey County man was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department on strangulation, wanton endangerment and other charges on Thursday evening, according to jail records. Demetrias R. Matherly, age 28, of Bethelridge, was taken […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

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