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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 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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