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Laker Golf Team in Action Saturday

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker Boys Golf team played in the Battle at the Bridge in Danville on Saturday. The Laker team shot a team score of 334, which placed them 14th out of 18 teams. […]

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127 Yard Sale Continues in Russell and Surrounding Counties

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

The annual 127 Yard Sale continues this weekend in Russell and surrounding counties along highway 127.   Most persons believe the crowd is down slightly, but still plenty of folks moving and traveling thru the area, […]

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Beshear’s Saturday Update on COVID-19

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Friday, August 7th

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 42 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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Albert Earl Antle, age 95, of Jamestown

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

Albert Earl Antle, age 95, of Jamestown, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 06, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Doris Dalton Antle; his parents Virgil […]

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Governor’s Daily COVID-19 Report for Friday, August 7th

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the continued fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. Yesterday, the Governor […]

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LCDHD Daily Report on COVID-19 Shows One Death, 25 New Cases

August 6, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 41 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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School Board Meeting Underway

August 6, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County School Board is meeting this morning to consider the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford that when school begins on August 26th, classes would be held online only, not in person.  Details later […]

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School Board to Meet Thursday Morning to Discuss School Starting

August 5, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County School board will meet Thursday morning to consider the circumstances under which school will start on August 26th. Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford on Tuesday afternoon sent an email to all […]

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KHSAA Says All Persons Attending High School Football Games Must Wear Masks

August 5, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Kentucky high school football season is scheduled to begin across Kentucky on September 11th.    Locally, the Russell County Lakers will open their season that evening at home against Casey County. Kentucky High School Athletic […]

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  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • 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.

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