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Month: October 2023

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Lady Laker Soccer falls to Russellville in double overtime in regional tournament

October 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Soccer team lost a close one to Russellville in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers in double overtime by a […]
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County looking to secure grant funds for voting equipment to bring back voting in Jabez

October 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
Last month, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve purchasing voting machines and equipment needed to bring a polling place back to Jabez, beginning with next month’s general election. At last night’s meeting of […]
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Search still ongoing for missing Adair County teen; new info released on last sighting

October 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
New information has been released about the last sighting of a missing Adair County teenager. According to new reports from Kentucky State Police Post 15, 13-year-old Crystal Vertrees was last seen at a residence on […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball on the road at Rockcastle tonight

October 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team is back on the road today, taking on Rockcastle County. JV and varsity teams will be in action with JV beginning at 5 p.m. CT.  
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Today is the last day to register to vote

October 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
Today is the last day to register to vote for the November General Election. To register to vote or review your registration, visit the State Board of Elections website .  You can also register by […]
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Marla Fae Warriner Liddy, age 52, of Frankfort

October 9, 2023 WJRS Staff
Marla Fae Warriner Liddy, 52, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home in Frankfort, Kentucky. Marla was born January 20, 1971, to Jimmy Keith and Della Rebecca (Lands) Warriner. Marla held a Masters […]
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Rhodes is Now All-Time Leading Scorer for UK Women’s Soccer

October 9, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Knowing the words “all-time leading scorer” will likely be in front of her name for a long time when anyone writes/talks about Kentucky women’s soccer still has “not sunk in yet” for […]
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Russell Springs man charged with attempted murder

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man is charged with attempted murder following an incident Sunday night. According to Russell Springs Police, officers were called to a residence on Bluebird Drive at around 11 p.m. to a call […]
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Lady Laker Soccer takes on Russellville in regional tournament tonight

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Soccer team will take on Russellville tonight in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament. Tournament action will be at Warren Central High School getting underway at 7:30 tonight. The Lady […]
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Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to house fire on Decatur Road

October 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out to a house fire on Decatur Road yesterday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, 14 firefighters were on scene for about three hours after a call […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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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