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Laker Football opens season against Adair County tonight

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Football team will open its season against the Adair County Indians tonight at Ron Finley Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Russell County will look to get its first win […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on menacing, other charges

August 19, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested late Wednesday night on several charges, including assault on a police officer, according to jail records. Mark Jonczy, age 62, was arrested by Deputy Ronnie Golden with the Russell […]
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School Board adds two new buses to fleet

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two school buses at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the school district’s new additions to the bus fleet…
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RSPD works two-car collision on 127 Thursday morning

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
A two-vehicle collision Thursday morning sent at least one person to the hospital. The collision occurred at 7:17 Thursday morning just north of Voils Road off Highway 127. According to police, a 2004 Nissan Murano […]
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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway

August 19, 2022 Derek Aaron
This Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement across the nation in reminding drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]
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Russell Springs woman indicted in Wayne County

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was indicted by a Wayne County grand jury this week. According to Z93 in Monticello, Chelsey Andrew of Russell Springs was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and […]
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Old Ford Garage on Main Street to be torn down

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News that the old Ford Garage on Main Street in Russell Springs is expected to be torn down by a local businessman. The Russell Springs Council approved a […]
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Holt takes over as school food service director

August 18, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County School District has a new food service director in veteran educator Jessica Holt. Holt talked with WJRS NEWS about her new job… Holt recognized her cafeteria workers, an often overlooked group, that […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball to host home opener today

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will host its home opener tonight. The Lady Lakers will host Adair County tonight at Laker Gym with freshman starting off the action at 5 p.m. Freshman, JV, […]
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Meet the Lakers is tonight

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Meet the Lakers event for the Russell County Laker Football team will take place tonight. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with a program beginning at 6 p.m. This will include youth league to […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    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.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • 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.

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