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Fiscal Court to meet this evening

October 10, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The court is expected to discuss a project in partnership with Duo Broadband using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act as […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball on the road at Campbellsville tonight

October 10, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road at Campbellsville tonight. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams will be in action beginning at 5:30 p.m.  
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Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote

October 10, 2022 Zac Oakes
Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote if you would like to vote in the November general election. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, the deadline to register is 4 p.m. […]
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No school for students today; post office also closed

October 10, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County Schools are not in session today but the day does serve as a Professional Development Day for local educators. Students will return to class from Fall Break tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11th. Today also […]
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Russell, most neighboring counties in ‘green’ on COVID map

October 10, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County, along with most neighboring counties, are in the green, or low level of community spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The only surrounding county not […]
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Grant funding available to clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes, groundwater

October 10, 2022 Derek Aaron
Grant funding is now available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, and for projects that protect water resources. Funds are provided through the […]
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Fatal collision in Wayne County last week

October 10, 2022 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on KY 1894 in Wayne County last Thursday at approximately 5:34 PM. The initial investigation indicates that a 2005 GMC, operated by Sharon Y. […]
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Lady Cat Emma King Admires Tshiebwe for Sharing His Faith in Public Way

October 7, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior Emma King’s faith is important to her and has shaped her basketball career/personal life for many years. Not surprisingly, she has a “lot of respect” for Oscar Tshiebwe, the unanimous […]
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Nearly 1 in 5 Russell County children suffer from food insecurity

October 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
A report from a national nonprofit is shining a light on how food insecurity affects rural populations. New data from Feeding America shows that nearly 1 in 5 children in Russell County suffer from food […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on meth, other charge

October 7, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested on meth charges Thursday afternoon, according to jail records. Brandon C. Roy, age 41, was arrested by Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on charges of […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

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