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Lightning causes house fire Wednesday morning

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
A lightning strike was the cause of a house fire that occurred yesterday morning in the Irvins Store area of Russell County. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk told WJRS News firefighters from the […]
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Fiscal court seeking grant for election equipment; study on possible sports complex coming

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court held a brief special-called meeting yesterday afternoon. The court approved a resolution to seek a grant for around $8,000 for upgrades to election equipment through the Help America Vote Act. […]
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RCH Community Health Screenings wrap up tomorrow

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings will wrap up tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the last day Russell County residents can have lab draws performed at the reduced cost. Russell County residents can get lab […]
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Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports fares well at Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial competition

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports team competed in the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial Shoot recently. In the 12-14 year old division: Alana McDonald – 1st place – recurve archery and target archery recurve Andrea Russell […]
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Pop-up driver’s license event coming to Russell County next week

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
When Russell County residents need to visit an office to make changes to their driver’s license, they have to go to a regional office – typically Columbia or Somerset. However, those needing driver’s license services […]
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Travis Perry has found “fun environment” at Kentucky

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Freshman guard Travis Perry has found a “fun environment” on coach Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team and noted it is easy to see “how much it really means to have the word […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

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