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ESPN Analyst Seth Greenberg Says Cats Could Play Two 7-footers Together

August 1, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg said he was not surprised that UK played so well in its four games in Canada last month because he had been talking to Kentucky coach […]

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Tony King, age 55, of Russell Springs

August 1, 2023 WJRS Staff

Tony King, age 55, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, July 31st, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.   Tony was born in Louisville, KY on July 28, 1968, a son of Sherry King, of […]

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More than 3,000 workers commute out of Russell County

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

More than 3,000 workers commute out of Russell County, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. According to the report that utilizes census data, 3,141 workers commute out of Russell County. Most […]

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Rexroat finishes top 8 in National Coach of the Year contest

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat finished in the top 8 of the 2023 National High School Athletic Coaches Association Baseball Coach of the Year voting, finishing as a finalist among coaches from across […]

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Adair woman faces 25 charges stemming from April school bus crash

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was indicted on 25 criminal charges stemming from an incident in April in which she crashed head-on with an Adair County school bus. Margaret Moran, also known as Margaret Bradshaw, faces […]

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School board approves change at new athletic complex

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a change at the new athletic complex that will make it easier to make upgrades to the scoreboard in the future. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more […]

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Community health screenings continue today

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital community health screenings continue today with those that have last names beginning with C, D, E, or F. The screenings are from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell County ANC. Screenings are […]

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Federal court rules in favor of Casey County schools over breastfeeding lawsuit

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

A federal court has ruled in favor of the Casey County School District in a lawsuit where a former teacher alleged that the school district didn’t accommodate her need to pump breast milk for her […]

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KY Education Commissioner Glass leaving position

August 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass will be leaving his position next month. Glass, who has been a guest on All Things Russell on Laker Country 104.9 in the past, will leave his position on Sept. […]

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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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