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Henry Noel, age 82, of the Glensfork Community

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Henry Noel, 82, of Glens Fork, Kentucky, died Friday, August 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Kenneth Rogers officiating. […]
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Kentucky Sports Minutes with Larry Vaught, Monday, August 10th

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Long-time Kentucky sports reporter Larry Vaught of Danville provides a look at sports happenings in Kentucky, with a focus on the University of Kentucky, in his daily “Kentucky Sports Minute”.
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South Kentucky RECC Warns Customers of Scam

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff
Area residents who are customers of South Kentucky RECC are being warned of a scam which is apparently taking place. RECC officials say they have been contacted by several customers of the electric co-op informing […]
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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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Recent Podcasts

  • 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 9-18

    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.

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