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Russell Co. unemployment rate is 5.5%

July 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County’s unemployment numbers continue to be the highest in the Lake Cumberland area, although unemployment has dropped significantly over the past year in the county. According to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, […]

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Less than three weeks until school year begins

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The beginning of the 2022-23 school year is drawing close as the new school year begins in less than three weeks. Students return to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 17 for the first day of […]

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Clerk’s Office to close early tomorrow

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early tomorrow. The Clerk’s Office will close at noon on Friday due to computer system upgrades. The Clerk’s Office will reopen on Monday, Aug. 1 at 9 a.m.

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Watch party for Great Day Live set for Friday morning

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

There will be a watch party for the airing of Great Day Live: Russell County Edition tomorrow. The watch party will take place tomorrow morning at Key Twin Cinema. The show will begin at 9 […]

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Community blood drive is today

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m today. Donors will be entered to win a $100 gift card […]

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Details released about fatal parkway wreck

July 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

More details have been released about a fatal collision on the Cumberland Parkway in Pulaski County Tuesday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, the three-vehicle collision resulted in the death of Michael A. Fillmore, 41 […]

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Grant funding provides some relief for RCH

July 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Following the monthly board of directors meeting this week, Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital received around $67,000 in grant funding over the past month, something, he said, that doesn’t get the […]

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UK Guard C. J. Frederick Gets Motivation from Girlfriend, UK Hoops Player Blair Green

July 27, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If guard CJ Fredrick is healthy, Kentucky coaches know he can space the court and is a crafty scorer who not only can hit a 3-point shot but also runners and other […]

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Chester Voils, III, age 29, of Russell Springs

July 27, 2022 Sean Hammond

Chester Voils, III, of Russell Springs, known by all as “Chedder” and by his aunt as “Mario”, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  He was 29 years of age. Chedder was born in Somerset […]

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Hospital board receives update on plumbing work; tax rate unchanged

July 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital recently had some much needed plumbing work done on the aging infrastructure at the facility to the tune of more than $250,000. RCH CEO Scott Thompson talked with WJRS NEWS following Tuesday […]

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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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