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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 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.

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    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

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    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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    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

  • Community Conversation 9-9

    Sean Hammond talks with members of the 606 Jeep Association and Russell Springs about the upcoming Jeeps & Jokers Poker Run. They discuss the five-stop poker run, Jeep Show & Shine, kids’ Power Wheels obstacle course, food trucks, vendors, prizes, and how the event supports Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots. Whether you own a Jeep or just want to enjoy a fun day with the community, everyone is invited!

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