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Winter storm could bring 3-6 inches of snow

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
With a winter storm entering the Lake Cumberland area today, Laker Country’s Sean Hammond provided WJRS News with a look at how much snow we could see and an estimate of when snow could begin […]
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More details released about arrest of Liberty man Wednesday night

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
More details are being released about the arrest of a Liberty man Wednesday night. WJRS News is told 42-year-old Gregory Hines was pulling a trailer with a flat tire on the side of Owenstown School […]
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Adair County magistrate Daryl Flatt resigning from fiscal court

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Adair County magistrate Daryl Flatt has announced he plans to resign from his position on the fiscal court at the end of March. Flatt, who also serves as the EMS Director in Adair County, is […]
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Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas took some time during last night’s city council meeting to applaud the work of city employees during the most recent winter weather event. Thomas said it was a collaborative effort […]
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Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
With winter weather making its way into the Lake Cumberland area today, Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Bray is encouraging people to be prepared. Bray was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday and spoke […]
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KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]
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Saniah Tyler has not let her lack of playing time keep her from trying to conform to what coach Kenny Brooks wants her to do

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Saniah Tyler played in 32 games as a sophomore last season at Kentucky and made 13 starts while averaging 10.2 points per game — second most on the team. She had 17 […]
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RCSO works three-vehicle collision on Highway 80

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office worked a three-vehicle collision on Highway 80 yesterday. The collision happened yesterday afternoon just after 3 o’clock near the intersection of Highway 80 and West Drive. The sheriff’s office said […]
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Obituaries

Garnet Lee Burton, age 92, of Russell Springs

January 9, 2025 Sean Hammond
Garnet Lee Burton, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on January 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 92 years of age. Born October 11, 1932, in Russell Springs, he was a son […]
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Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, Jr., age 76, of Lakeland, Florida

January 9, 2025 Sean Hammond
Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida, passed from this life Monday, January 6, 2025. He was 76 years of age. Frank was born November 26, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late […]
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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