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Month: April 2024

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Lady Laker Softball takes on Clinton County today

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will be on the road today, taking on Clinton County. The Lady Lakers enter at 9-8 with a 1-1 mark in district play. The Lady Bulldogs enter at […]
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Russell Springs Police release March activity report

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, Russell Springs Police made 29 total arrests, including 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 2 drug DUI arrests. That […]
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Work on 127 between Russell and Clinton counties progressing

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Work on Highway 127 between Russell and Clinton counties is progressing well, according to transportation cabinet officials. Amber Hale, spokesperson for the Transportation Cabinet District 8 office in Somerset, was on All Things Russell on […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting […]
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Science in Play 2 Go exhibit at RCPL is in final days

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Only a few days remain where the Science in Play 2 Go Exhibit will be at the Russell County Public Library. The popular exhibit has drawn many visitors over the last couple months, but the […]
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State legislative session has come to an end

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The state legislative session came to an end this week. Keith West has a look at a couple key pieces of legislation from the session. Stay tuned to WJRS News as we further review this […]
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Obituaries

Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, age 84, of Russell Springs

April 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
Ms. Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, of Russell Springs, widow of the late Hollis DeHart, beloved mother and grandmother, retired teacher and counselor, passed from this life Monday, April 15, 2024, at the home of her […]
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Larry Ray Hopper, age 68, of Dunnville

April 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
Larry Ray Hopper, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 68 years of age. Born October 13, 1955, in Somerset, he was a son […]
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Jamestown Elementary, RCMS expected to have new principals soon

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
While the school year is heading into its final weeks, school officials have been working toward hiring new principals at two of the schools in the district. After former Jamestown Elementary Principal Diane Blankenship retired […]
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Laker Baseball shuts out district rival Metcalfe

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win at home last night, defeating rival Metcalfe County by a score of 10-0 in 5 innings. The Lakers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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