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  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget WJRS News
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  • [ September 20, 2026 ] Man Accused of Setting Mother’s Russell Springs Home on Fire WJRS News
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$2.1M in Grants to Stop Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

December 31, 2021 Derek Aaron
More than $2.1 million in grant funding has been awarded to 30 agencies across Kentucky to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as well as to enhance victim services, according to the […]
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Free Youth Deer Hunt Weekend Nearing

December 31, 2021 Derek Aaron
Local youth will have the upcoming weekend, January 1st and 2nd, to participate in the Free Youth Deer Hunt Weekend. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, hunters are limited to one deer […]
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Web Development Course set to Begin in January

December 30, 2021 Derek Aaron
The Cumberlands Workforce Development Board is teaming up with five other workforce development boards across the state to bring another “Commonwealth Coders” web development training program to 66 Kentucky counties, including Russell, Adair, Casey, Cumberland, […]
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Funding Available in 2022 to Support Hospitals, Advance Quality Care

December 30, 2021 Derek Aaron
Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky hospitals that meet federal quality measures can receive up to $1.1 billion in increased payments next year. The funding, available through a federally approved, state-directed payment model, helps […]
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December 31 Last Day to Change Party Affiliation

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron
Kentuckians who wish to update their political party affiliation need to do so by December 31, 2021, in order to be eligible to vote in the May 17, 2022 primary election. Here’s Derek Aaron with […]
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Some Adair, Casey Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefit Replacement

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron
Residents in neighboring Adair and Casey counties receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or SNAP, who lost food due to the storms or related power outages when storms devastated Western Kentucky earlier this month […]
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KY Fish and Wildlife Accepting Christmas Trees for Recycling Program

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting natural Christmas trees at more than two dozen drop-off locations across the state for their annual Christmas for the Fishes tree recycling program. The two […]
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Governor Touts Success of Small Business Tax Credit Program

December 29, 2021 Derek Aaron
Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program fueled the creation of 339 new jobs and the reinvestment of $3.64 million in 107 businesses throughout the past year. The KSBTC program […]
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Laker Country delivers Radiothon funds

December 21, 2021 Derek Aaron
GALLERY: Laker Country Cares Radiothon – Mayfield Graves County fund delivery     [metaslider id=”17101″]
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Laker Country Cares Radiothon raises $206,000+ for tornado relief

December 16, 2021 Derek Aaron
The Laker Country 104.9 Cares Radiothon raised more than $206,000 for the Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund following the devastating EF-4 tornado that tore through the Mayfield area late last Friday night. Citizens, businesses, […]
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  • 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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