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Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Monroe Co. on Senior Night

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team swept Monroe County on Monday in both varsity and freshman action. The varsity Lady Lakers won 25-8, 25-11, and 25-13 while the freshman squad defeated Monroe County 21-9 […]

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Perkerson competes in KHSAA state golf tourney

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

Laker golf senior Bentley Perkerson traveled to the Owensboro Country Club to play in the first round of the KHSAA State Tournament on Monday. The top three teams and the top 15 individuals not on […]

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Juvenile on motorcycle leads police on pursuit

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

A juvenile led police on a motorcycle pursuit Monday evening before eventually being arrested, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. The pursuit began in Jamestown when the juvenile, operating a 2005 Suzuki GSX Motorcycle […]

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Several local service provider programs receive federal dollars through VOCA grant

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced nearly $23 million in grant funding from the federal Victims of Crime Act Formula Victim Assistance Grant Program supporting victims of crime in the commonwealth. Several of those with local […]

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Clerk’s office closing for period of time on Wednesday

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th for a staff training, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will reopen for normal business hours […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

September 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in a special-called session this morning. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is set to […]

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Hospital board to meet today

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. in the boardroom at Duo Broadband in Jamestown. We’ll have more from the […]

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Russell County Grand Jury scheduled to meet today

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Grand Jury is scheduled to meet today in Jamestown for their regular monthly session. If any indictments are handed up by the grand jury we will pass them along to you this […]

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Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby is this morning

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The 13th annual Catch A Smile Senior Fishing Derby, a free fishing event for those 62 years and older, is today at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery below Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown. Registration begins […]

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Russell Springs man killed in Monday evening wreck

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

WJRS NEWS has learned that a two-vehicle crash at East Highway 80 and Foley Road on Monday evening claimed the life of a Russell Springs man, according to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots. Edward L. […]

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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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