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School district students eligible for Spring P-EBT issuance

June 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County School District students will receive the Spring P-EBT issuance on June 8th, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Spring 2022 P-EBT provides $7.10 to all eligible children in the […]
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Karter Knox, Younger Brother of Former UK Star Kevin Knox, Being Sought by UK and UL

June 2, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Five -star sophomore shooting guard Karter Knox of Tampa is already on the recruiting radar of both Kentucky coach John Calipari and Louisville coach Kenny Payne.However, that’s not a big surprise since […]
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Laker Baseball team takes on Madison Central in state tourney opener

June 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team will take on Madison Central in the opening round of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament today. The Lakers will take the field against the Indians at Kentucky Proud Park in […]
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Clinton County couple indicted over infant death case

June 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County grand jury has indicted a Clinton County couple in regard to the death of an infant that took place in April. According to the Clinton County News, Cody Parrigin, age 25, and Haley […]
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Wilson says vacationers still choosing Lake Cumberland despite rising inflation

June 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson says that despite inflation causing rising gasoline costs, vacationers are still choosing to visit Lake Cumberland and the outlook for the summer tourism season is strong. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” […]
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KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints

June 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will […]
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Back to School Bash returning in August

June 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Back to School Bash will be returning this August. The event returns for the first time since 2019 after being cancelled the previous two years. The event brings churches and other organizations […]
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Local gas prices continue to soar

June 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
Local gas prices continue to soar, following a state and national trend. AAA showed the average price of gasoline in Russell County to be $4.32 on Wednesday, but most gas stations in the county were […]
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Free fishing weekend is coming up

June 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
You can try your hand at fishing in Kentucky at no charge during free fishing weekend, June 4-5, according to state wildlife officials. The first weekend of June is designated each year by the Kentucky […]
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Tourism Director talks about big weekend on Lake Cumberland

June 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
Memorial Day Weekend serves as the unofficial kickoff of the summer tourism season in Russell County. Memorial Day Weekend is typically the first big weekend where boats from visitors hit the waters of Lake Cumberland. […]
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  • 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 9-17

    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.

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