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Horse Cave Adult Bookstore closed following investigation into death, drugs and sex

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

In nearby Horse Cave, an adult bookstore has been shut down following a police investigation that included death, drugs and sex, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the investigation into […]

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Look for Cats to Throw Ball More at Florida on Saturday

September 7, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky quarterback Dusty Bonner knows quarterback Will Levis will miss 2021 leading receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, especially in SEC games like the one Saturday night at Florida. “Will has the arm strength […]

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Famous Goodyear Blimp made its way across local skies Tuesday

September 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

Numerous photos, videos, and sighting reports of the famed Goodyear Blimp lit up social media on Tuesday as the recognizable airship made its way through the skies above Russell and surrounding counties. WJRS NEWS reached […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball, Laker Football come up with big wins

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball and Laker Football teams came up with big wins Tuesday night. The Lady Lakers swept Cumberland County at home. The 6th grade team won 22-18, with Olivia […]

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Russell County sweeps Monroe in district soccer doubleheader

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

In big district road games, the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams came away with victories over Monroe County Tuesday night. In the first match, the Lady Lakers came away with a 2-1 […]

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Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office has welcomed a new agent. Megan Gullett assumed the role of Family and Consumer Sciences agent at the Russell County Extension Office at the beginning of September. She said she’s […]

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School board to hold special-called meeting Thursday

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

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

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Commodities to be distributed Thursday

September 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

On Thursday, September 8th,  Judge Gary D. Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at the Russell Springs City Park beginning at […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet tonight

September 7, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. The only item on the agenda is the second reading of an ordinance to […]

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RCMS participates in Project Launch Plus at WKU

September 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County Middle School was one of several schools in Kentucky and Tennessee that participated in the Center for Gifted Studies’ Project Launch Plus at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green this past school year. […]

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  • 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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