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Month: May 2023

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RCMS Soccer teams fall in district championships; conference tourney begins next week

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams fell in their respective district championships last night. The Lakers fell 2-0 to Northern Pulaski. The Lady Lakers fell 4-1 to Southern Pulaski. Madison Bennett scored the goal […]
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Seven local students graduate from University of the Cumberlands

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Seven local students recently graduated from the University of the Cumberlands. The following is a list of local graduates: Madison Allen of Jamestown Cortney Clark of Jamestown Tyler Flatt of Russell Springs Stacy Hopper of […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Wayne, hosts Northern Pulaski tonight

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Wayne County last night by a score of 7-1. Luke Walters led the Laker offense with a pair of hits, driving in two runs. Brody Terry […]
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Nearly 80 visits in April for health department’s syringe exchange program

May 12, 2023 Derek Aaron
During the month of April, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department’s Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program saw 79 total visits with 60 repeat visitors and six new visitors in Russell County. Just over 2,600 syringes […]
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Fish hatchery adding new mascot, wants input on mascot name

May 12, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery revealed a new mascot for the hatchery on social media Thursday. The trout mascot costume is expected to arrive in the coming days and the “Friends” group […]
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Next week’s tourism board meeting pushed to following week

May 12, 2023 Derek Aaron
The regular monthly board meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission that was originally scheduled for next Wednesday, May 17th has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Instead, the commission will hold a special-called meeting […]
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Former Cat Malik Monk Big Help to Sacramento This Year

May 11, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT The Sacramento Kings won 48 games this year and took Golden State to Game 7 in the first round of the NBA playoffs — a dramatic improvement over last season’s 32-win total. […]
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Laker Baseball picks up win #20 with victory over Barren County

May 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up win #20 on the season by defeating the Barren County Trojans on the road last night. The Lakers won 8-2 over the Trojans to improve to 20-8 […]
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Early voting begins today at SKRECC

May 11, 2023 Derek Aaron
Today is the first day for early, in-person voting for next week’s primary election. Early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room in Jamestown takes place today, Friday, and Saturday. Voters can cast their […]
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Popplewell’s home run leads Russell County to win over Garrard County

May 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up a big road win last night, winning 8-7 over the Garrard County Lady Lions behind a three-run home run by Emma Popplewell. The Lady Lakers are back on […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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