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Loy receives KY Elementary Counselor of the Year award

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary School counselor Lori Loy received the Kentucky School Counselor Association’s Elementary Counselor of the Year award last week. Loy received the award during last week’s Fall 2023 Conference of the Kentucky School Counselor […]
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Laker Soccer defeats Glasgow

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team defeated Glasgow on the road last night by a score of 2-1. Taven Foley scored both goals for the Lakers, with Will Pratt and Braydon Bautista each finishing with an assist. […]
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Russell County community blood drive is tomorrow

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood drive will take place tomorrow. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 […]
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Freshman volleyball district tournament slated for tonight

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
The freshman volleyball district tournament is slated to take place tonight at Russell County High School. Russell County will take on Monroe County in the semifinals beginning at 5 p.m. with the championship game scheduled […]
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Columbia man arrested for impersonating a peace officer

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and fleeing or evading police, among other charges, Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, 24-year-old Chance Burton of Columbia was arrested and charged with impersonating a […]
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Wayne County death investigation underway after man falls into ravine

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
A death investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County after a man reportedly fell into a ravine. According to reports, first responders were called to a scene off Duncan Valley Road in Wayne County Monday […]
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Former Cat Jared Vanderbilt Doing Well in NBA, Now with Lakers

September 27, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky player Jarred Vanderbilt recently signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a team he was traded to late last season. That was a major upgrade from […]
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Lady Laker Soccer easily defeats McCreary Central

September 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Soccer team easily defeated McCreary Central on the road last night by a score of 11-1. Adriana Thomas and Marissa Hatchett each finished with four goals, while Madison Bennett, Madison Weisbrodt, and […]
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Local area sees increase in unemployment

September 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
Yesterday on local news, we looked at unemployment rates around the Lake Cumberland area. Today, we look at how those rates compare to a year ago. For the majority of the Lake Cumberland area, unemployment […]
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Electric vehicle charging station coming to Russell County

September 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
A new fast electric vehicle charging station is coming to Russell County. The new charging station will be located at the Russell County Tourism Office in Russell Springs, and is the result of a partnership […]
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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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