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Month: September 2022

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LC Cleanup less than three weeks away

September 6, 2022 Derek Aaron

With summer winding down and vacationers not as plentiful in the area, it’s time to start planning for the annual Lake Cumberland Cleanup, now just three weeks away. This year’s cleanup, organized by PRIDE and […]

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Lexington Catholic Sophomore Abby Hammon A Huge Hit in Softball World

September 5, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT She has such a busy summer travel softball schedule that finding time to attend any college softball camps is not easy for Lexington Catholic sophomore Abby Hammon.    However, she did make […]

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Jamestown planning two special-called meetings this week

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council has announced two special-called meetings this week. The city council will hold a special-called meeting Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. for the first reading of an annexation ordinance for Sonny’s Landing […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball wins Rockcastle Invitational

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team came away as the winners of the Rockcastle Invitational Tournament this weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Garrard County, Boyle County, and Wayne County to finish unbeaten in pool […]

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Russell Springs Mayor talks improvements at the community center

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas recently spoke to WJRS News about some improvements at the Russell Springs Community Center.

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Lakers shut out on the road at Barren County

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

In the first road game of the season, the Russell County Lakers struggled from the start and were defeated by the Barren County Trojans 41-0. Russell County falls to 1-2 on the season with the […]

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KSP hosting recruiting event in Campbellsville Wednesday

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police will be hosting a “Meet the Recruiter” event at Campbellsville University’s Winters Dining Hall on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trooper First Class Jonathan Houk of Post 15 Columbia and […]

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Labor Day Closings

September 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Labor Day holiday brings the closures of government offices around the county. Both the city halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed Monday, September 5th, as will the Russell County Courthouse and […]

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Obituaries

Mary Irene Miller, age 94, of Russell Springs

September 4, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mary Irene Miller, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was 94 years of age. Born July 11, 1928, in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late Willie […]

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136-day deer season underway today in KY

September 3, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer season opens today as archery season gets underway for Kentucky most popular big-game animal. The 136-day season continues through January 16. Last season the total antlered deer harvest was 68,035 for […]

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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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