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  • [ August 4, 2026 ] Two Area School Districts Delay Start of School Year Due to Construction WJRS News
  • [ August 4, 2026 ] Russell County Airport Board Reviews Website Proposal, Hears Aviation Business Requests WJRS News
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Several conservation officer positions open

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be hiring soon to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. The application period opens Sept. 1 and will continue through Sept. 30. Applicants must be […]

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KDFWR: Dove season set to open tomorrow

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Dove season will open on its traditional date of September 1st, and the outlook for the season is good. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers 90 public fields with more than 1,000 […]

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Former Madison Central Standout Malachai Wood Looking to Have Big Impact on UK Football Cats

August 30, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Central offensive lineman Malachi Wood got a Kentucky scholarship offer from UK recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow on May 13, 2021, and verbally committed to the Wildcats in March. The 6-8, 300-pound […]

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Obituaries

Barry Lee Johnson, age 73, of Jabez

August 30, 2022 Sean Hammond

Barry Lee Johnson, age 73, of Jabez, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Funeral: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10 AM  EST at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral […]

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RCMS Lady Lakers take one of three over Adair County

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker basketball team took one of three games over Adair County Monday […]

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Laker soccer falls 1-0 to Southwestern, travels to Taylor County today

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Laker Soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Southwestern last night. The Lakers fall to […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball suffers first loss to Taylor County

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season to the Taylor County […]

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Police identify Michigan man as suspect in Eli watercraft thefts

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies in and out of state, have identified the suspect in the recent theft of at least three boats and two jet skis in the […]

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Two RS men arrested in separate incidents

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Two Russell Springs men were arrested in separate incidents overnight into Monday morning, according to jail records. Devan Durrant, age 28, was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department just before 1 a.m. Monday and […]

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Russell County 4-H’ers show out at state fair

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Several Russell County 4-H youth entered exhibits in Cloverville at the Kentucky State Fair, which featured projects from around the state. In order to exhibit a 4-H project in Cloverville, 4-H’ers must first compete in […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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