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Laker Football picks up first win over East Jessamine

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers won their first game of the season Friday night, defeating the East Jessamine Jaguars 21-14 at Finley Field Friday night. The Lakers go on the road this Friday night for a […]
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Corbin man arrested following Saturday night pursuit

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Corbin man was arrested Saturday night following a pursuit through Jamestown and Hale’s Highway. According to reports, 48-year-old William Howerton was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a […]
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Lady Lakers go 1-1 at SOKY Slam over the weekend

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team went 1-1 over the weekend at the SOKY Slam in Allen County over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated North Hardin Classical 2-0 and fell to Apollo 2-0. […]
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Russell County unemployment at 5 percent last month

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was in the middle when it comes to other counties in […]
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Lady Laker Soccer goes on the road this evening

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Soccer team will look to make it 4 wins in a row this evening when they go on the road to McCreary Central. The Lady Lakers defeated McCreary Central 10-0 earlier this […]
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Jamestown donates money to local animal welfare league

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the Russell County Animal Welfare League at last week’s city council meeting. The funds will be used for spay/neuter clinics and will be available for Jamestown residents […]
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Online portal to request absentee ballot now open

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the November general election is now open. The portal can be accessed by visiting govoteky.gov but those eligible to vote absentee can do so by […]
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RCMS 7th grade basketball team finishes as conference runner-up

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School 7th grade girls basketball team finished as conference runner-up over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Campbellsville 29-12 in the semifinals before falling to Adair County in the finals.
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Russell Springs Police work two-vehicle collision over the weekend

September 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police investigated a two-vehicle collision over the weekend. According to Police Chief Bryan Shepard, the collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 just before 3 p.m. yesterday. According to […]
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Will Top Prospect Tucker Kattus Follow His Brother to Kentucky

September 25, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Football is a true family affair for 6-5, 285-pound Cincinnati St. Xavier junior offensive lineman Tucker Kattus, a top 500 prospect in his recruiting class in the On3 rankings. His father Eric […]
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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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