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Russell County takes on Cumberland County in district doubleheader tonight

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are set to tip off at 6 […]

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Laker Bowling finishes 10th at region tournament

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team competed in the KHSAA 2nd region tournament recently. In the team event, the Lakers finished in 10th place being defeated by Bardstown High School in the first round. In the singles […]

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Russell County, Lake Cumberland area follow statewide trend in December unemployment rise

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area followed a statewide trend last month with a rise in unemployment. Russell County saw its unemployment rate rise 1.6 percent last month compared to December 2023, coming in […]

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Progress being made on Food is Medicine program

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on the Food is Medicine program Russell County Hospital is working on in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. A kickoff meeting was held last month and since then, hospital […]

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Local students named to WKU President’s List

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

18 local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Lucas McFall Levi Ramage Abby Loy Steven Betts-Jimenez Rachel Webb Natalie E. Hart Ellie Terry Jaxon Popplewell […]

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Adair woman faces multiple charges following pursuit with children in vehicle

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was hospitalized and is facing multiple charges after she reportedly led police on a pursuit while two children were inside her vehicle. Kentucky State Police said a trooper attempted to perform […]

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No Kentucky players viewed as 2025 NBA Draft picks

January 31, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky players have had their draft stock improve but none are still ranked as a likely 2025 NBA Draft choice. ESPN released its top 100 player ratings for the upcoming draft – […]

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Boil water advisory issued for Baldett Drive

January 30, 2025 Zac Oakes

Due to a water main being hit, a boil water advisory is in effect for residents of Baldett Drive in Russell Springs. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Please boil water […]

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Russell County Hospital moving forward with expansion project

January 30, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is continuing to move forward with its planned expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave the board of directors an update at this week’s meeting on the project. Stay tuned to WJRS […]

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Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

January 30, 2025 Zac Oakes

Eleven local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Sarah K. Loy Peyton S. Sumner Blake W. Bolin Matilyn M. Wilson Tarryn A. Reynolds Aylee J. […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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