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Input sought on Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan

October 4, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft […]
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Plan announced for Russell County November Election

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
The November General Election Plan for Russell County has been announced. According to Russell County Clerk Patti Glover, precinct voting will be back in effect for the November General Election. Four voting locations will be […]
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Late UK/Laurel County Great Lisa Collins to be Honored on December 10th

October 3, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Once Valerie Still found out that former University of Kentucky teammate Lisa Collins had passed away at age 59, she knew she wanted to do something special for Collins’ legacy. Still is […]
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Laker Football falls at Franklin-Simpson, enters bye week this week

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team will look to regroup as they head into the home stretch of the season after falling 49-13 on the road at Franklin-Simpson Friday night. The Lakers are now 1-6 on the […]
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Russell County native Burton graduates from Academy of Police Supervision

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County native Evan Burton was among 24 law enforcement officers to graduate from the Kentucky Academy of Police Supervision last week. The academy is also known as the Sergeant’s Academy and is a three-week, 122-hour […]
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RCHS Soccer teams are 16th District champions

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
It was a big weekend for Russell County High School Soccer as the Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams claimed district titles. The Laker soccer team took down Monroe County 8-0 on Saturday to claim […]
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Laker band is Grand Champion at South Laurel Cardinal Classic

October 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band won Grand Champion of the South Laurel Cardinal Classic in London over the weekend, continuing a stretch of success over the past few weeks. The band also […]
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LIHEAP pre-registration underway for those who qualify

October 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Subsidy pre-registration is now underway for those who receive a fixed income and are over 60 years of age or are disabled, according to the Lake Cumberland Community Action […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball has strong showing in weekend tournament

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team had a strong showing in the Halloween Smash at Lafayette High School in Lexington over the weekend. The Lady Lakers split their two pool play matches on Friday, falling 2-0 […]
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Fall burn ban now in effect

October 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
With fall forest fire season beginning, the Kentucky Division of Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban that is now in effect through December 15. Under the ban, no burning is allowed 6 a.m. and […]
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    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

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