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Month: August 2023

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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 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

  • Lakers vs Campbellsville

    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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