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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 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

  • Community Conversation 9-11

    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

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