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Outdoor Burning Ban Effective October 1st

September 29, 2023 WJRS Staff
Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect October 1st.      The state’s outdoor burning law (KRS149.400) prohibits burning between the hours of 6am and 6pm local time, if the fire is within 150 feet […]
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Laker Football Drops to 1-6, Suffers Crushing Defeat at Taylor County

September 29, 2023 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker football team, coming off their first win of the season last week over East Jessamine, went on the road Friday night to Campbellsville for a matchup against district opponent Taylor County.  […]
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UK Linebacker JJ Weaver Has Huge Hopes for Senior Season

September 29, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Before the season started senior linebacker JJ Weaver didn’t mind the comparisons to UK linebacker Josh Allen, the 2018 national defensive player of the year. Like Weaver, Allen turned down a chance […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball, Laker Soccer win big on senior night

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team and the Laker Soccer team won big on their respective senior nights. The Lady Laker Volleyball team took down Monroe County 3-0 in district competition, completing a regular season sweep […]
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Where are new Russell County residents moving from?

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
Where are people moving into Russell County moving from? According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, those moving to Russell County come from across the commonwealth and several from different states. The county most […]
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RCHS Soccer teams looking to repeat as district champions

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Soccer teams will play in 16th District Championships tomorrow in Clinton County. With both teams having swept their district opponents in the regular season, both the Lakers and Lady Lakers […]
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Milam found not guilty on one charge, jury deadlocked on other

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The jury in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Harold Michael Milam found him not guilty yesterday on the charge of sexual abuse first degree, but could not reach a verdict on the […]
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Sheriff’s Office adjusting with staff changes

September 29, 2023 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to adjust to be able to move forward with its mission to serve the public.  The sheriff’s department recently lost two deputies in the last week with the […]
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Play Mart Inc. in Somerset expanding

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
Play Mart Inc., an industry leader in recycled plastic play systems, is adding a $1.7 million investment in the company’s current operation in neighboring Pulaski County, creating 10 new full-time jobs. The project includes expanding […]
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Tank company to locate in Adair County, bringing 20 jobs

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
A tank company with locations in four different states is set to build a new location in neighboring Adair County. Phillips Tank and Structure, a nationwide tank construction contractor with locations in Pennsylvania, California, Hawaii […]
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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.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    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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