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Russell Springs receives more than $80K in road funds from state

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is receiving more than $80 thousand in road funds from the state for a project on Bluebird Drive. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about the road project after […]
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Bill to eliminate early voting filed in state legislature

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill that would eliminate early in-person voting in Kentucky has been filed in the state legislature. Early voting was instituted in Kentucky in 2020, and has been popular among voters. According to the Kentucky […]
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Online vehicle registration is available again

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
Online vehicle registration is once again available. Those interesting in registering their vehicles or renewing registration can do so via drive.ky.gov. Anyone renewing their registration will need the vehicle’s title number, the plate number, and […]
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Bowling team loses close match on Senior Night

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Bowling team lost a close match on Senior Night Tuesday. The Lakers fell 5 games to 4. High scores for the girls were Autumn Huckelby at 171 and Ashley Cain at […]
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County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Next year will mark Russell County’s bicentennial, or 200 years since the county was founded. WRJS News spoke with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum about creating a committee that will plan celebration events for […]
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New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
A new bill aimed at crime prevention was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives this week. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more updates from […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to discuss funding for 911 along with several other topics at tonight’s meeting. The council will meet at […]
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24 local students named to LWC Dean’s List for Fall 2023 semester

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two-dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students named to the Dean’s list were: Juliah Bault Riley Burke Auburn Butler Gage Carnes Chase […]
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Somerset man arrested for pointing gun at officers

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly pointed a gun at law enforcement officers. According to a report from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Matthew Anderson is facing four counts of wanton endangerment […]
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Doyle Roy, age 89, of Russell County

January 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Doyle Roy, age 89 of the Royville Community of Russell County, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY He was born on March 21, 1935 son of […]
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  • 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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