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Adair, Casey counties receive funds for broadband expansion

September 8, 2023 Zac Oakes
Neighboring Adair and Casey counties will receive funds for broadband expansion. Duo Broadband is receiving about $7.2 million to expand service to 378 homes and businesses in Adair County, and Spectrum Mid-America is receiving just […]
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RCPL introducing Homework Help program

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library is implementing a program aimed at helping Russell County students and parents with homework. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton gave WJRS News some more details about the new program and […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball teams pick up wins over Cumberland County

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
Lady Laker Volleyball picked up three wins in a sweep over Cumberland County last night. The varsity, JV, and freshman teams all were victorious over the Lady Panthers. The Lady Lakers are next scheduled to […]
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Lady Laker Soccer hosts district rival Monroe County

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team will host district rival Monroe County this evening. The match between the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons is scheduled to get underway at 5:30 p.m.
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County looking to improve cybersecurity

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court is looking to improve its cybersecurity. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about some grants the county is seeking to help in this area.
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Commodities distributed today

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
Commodities will be given out today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out starting at 10:30 a.m. until all commodities are given away. Please enter at the main entrance. The monthly commodity […]
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SKRECC appoints interim CEO

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC has appointed a new interim CEO. Kevin Newton, who has most recently served as the local electric cooperative’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the executive role in the interim while the […]
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25 COVID cases reported in Russell County last week

September 7, 2023 Zac Oakes
Data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows 25 COVID-19 cases were reported in Russell County last week. That number includes only confirmed cases reported to the state health department. Pulaski County had the […]
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Obituaries

Limmy McGowan, age 63, of Jamestown

September 6, 2023 WJRS Staff
Limmy McGowan, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home.  He was 63 years of age. Limmy was born March 4, 1960, in Jamestown, son of the late Tulsey and […]
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Samantha Maria McNay, age 28, of Columbia

September 6, 2023 Sean Hammond
Samantha Maria McNay, age 28, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, September 03 2023 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, July 23 1995, in Somerset, Kentucky.She was the daughter of:Mother – Lizzie Floyd […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • 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.

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