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Former Laurel County/UK Great Lisa Collins to be Honored in December

September 8, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT South Laurel plans to honor former Laurel County/University of Kentucky basketball player Lisa Collins Dec. 10th. She passed away recently at age 59. Valerie Still, Kentucky’s all-time leading basketball scorer and Collins’ […]

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Jamestown man arrested on meth trafficking charge

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested and charged with meth trafficking Wednesday afternoon. According to jail records, Bryan B. Miller, age 34, was arrested and charged with trafficking in two or more grams of methamphetamine. Miller […]

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Golfing Kentucky for a Cure coming to Lakewood Country Club today

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

Golfing Kentucky for a Cure, a group of men from Western Kentucky that raise money and awareness for cancer research through the game of golf, will be making a stop in Russell County today at […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council is expected to vote on the city […]

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Monthly commodity distribution is today

September 8, 2022 Derek Aaron

Monthly commodities will be distributed today at the Russell Springs City Park. Judge-Executive Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will distribute the commodities at […]

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School Board to meet this evening

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this evening at 6 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing will be held to […]

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Several Laker sports in action tonight

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

Several Russell County Laker Athletics teams will be in action tonight. The Lady Laker Volleyball team will host district rival Clinton County beginning at 5 p.m. The Lady Laker Soccer team will host Southwestern beginning […]

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Russell County Covid numbers down from last week

September 8, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 39 new Covid cases in Russell County this week, down from 71 a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of Covid cases in the Lake […]

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Jamestown votes to annex property into city

September 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council held a special-called meeting Wednesday evening to annex a piece of property into the city. The property, referred to as Sonny’s Landing, is near Minit Mart and is owned by Jackie […]

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Craft announces bid for Kentucky governor

September 8, 2022 Derek Aaron

The race to be the Republican nominee for governor of Kentucky continues to grow as Kelly Craft, a former United Nations Ambassador under then-President Donald Trump, announced her bid for governor on Wednesday. Craft, who […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

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