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Month: August 2023

Obituaries

Wanda Lawless, age 87, of Jamestown

August 31, 2023 Sean Hammond

Wanda Lawless, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at Glen Ridge Health Campus in Louisville, KY. She was 87 years of age. Born in Creelsboro on May 10th, 1936, she was a […]

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Ronnie Johnson, age 90, of Jamestown

August 31, 2023 Sean Hammond

Ronnie Johnson, 90, of Jamestown, KY, passed away at 7:15 AM, Wednesday, August 30th, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Russell County.Ronnie was born in Jamestown, Ky on May 4, 1933, a son of the late […]

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Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional tournament; host Pulaski tonight

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to the Taylor County Lady Cardinals in the championship of the Section 4 2A tournament last night. The Lady Lakers fell in three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-20, […]

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Russell County 4-H members perform well at KY State Fair

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County 4-H members performed well at the Kentucky State Fair. Gunnar Coe received a blue ribbon in nature plant photography and a red ribbon in capped honey frame. Treyt Higgenbotham received a white ribbon […]

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Laker Soccer hosts district rival tonight

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team is in action tonight, hosting district rival Monroe County. The action begins at 5:30 tonight. It’s the first matchup of the season between the 16th District rivals, as Russell County enters […]

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Community Blood Drive is today

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County community blood drive is today. The drive will be held in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m today. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

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School board to meet in special session today

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon to discuss upcoming construction projects, including science classroom renovations and the old area technology center. The board […]

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LIHEAP Summer program ongoing

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program is ongoing. LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with electric bills. Applications are now being accepted through Sept. 22 or until funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at […]

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Lindsey Wilson College expecting record-breaking enrollment

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is expected to set a record for school enrollment this academic year. The school year officially began this week and the college’s president, William Luckey, said he expects […]

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Marian June Anderson, age 94, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2023 WJRS Staff

Marian June Anderson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. She was 94 years of age. Marian was born on September 16, 1928, in South Lyon, Michigan, daughter […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • 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.

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