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Month: September 2022

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Laker football in action tonight; soccer teams eye district crown; volleyball wins again; RCMS basketball teams in action

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Lady Laker Volleyball team continued their impressive winning streak as they went on the road and swept Casey County in freshman, junior varsity and varsity matchups. The Lady Laker freshmen won 21-1, 21-10, the […]

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Stoops and Marrow Connection to Youngstown, Ohio Paying Dividends

September 30, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT If you need a reminder about what the UK football program was like when Mark Stoops took over, staff writer Joel Whetzel of the Youngstown Tribune-Chronicle had an insightful feature story on […]

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Contract awarded for Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District awarded a $109,450,000 contract to American Bridge Company for the Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project. The project is fully funded by the Disaster […]

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Kentucky Hospital Association to attend upcoming chamber meeting

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the Kentucky Hospital Association will be visiting the community in October. WJRS NEWS talked with Thompson about why the association is coming to the county…

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Jamestown man arrested on drug charges

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested on drug charges Thursday afternoon, according to jail records. Prestin A. Sneed, age 29, was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with trafficking […]

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Laker band set to compete in South Laurel Cardinal Classic Saturday

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band is back in action tomorrow as they compete in the South Laurel Cardinal Classic in Laurel County. The band, under the direction of Curtis Ervin and Haley Harrington, took […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, other charges

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on a long list of charges, including first degree burglary, in the early morning hours on Thursday. Adam D. Mann, age 37, was also charged […]

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KY 80 in Adair County to be reduced to one lane beginning Monday

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

KY 80 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, October 3rd, as crews perform bridge maintenance, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office in Somerset. Work will be […]

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Burn ban goes into effect Saturday as fall forest fire season begins

September 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban to go into effect, starting Saturday, October 1st through December 15th. Beginning Saturday, no burning is allowed 6 […]

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7-footer Onyenso Glad to be at Kentucky and “Having Fun”

September 29, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso didn’t come to Kentucky because of All-American center Oscar Tshiebwe, but the 17-year-old defensive standout from Nigeria  is glad to have Tshiebwe on his team. He reclassified to the […]

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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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