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  • [ August 28, 2026 ] GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0 Local Sports
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Laker Golf Falls to Adair County, 153–163 Local Sports
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] BOYS SOCCER: Varsity Lakers Fall 3–1; JV Claims 2–1 Victory Thursday at Barren Local Sports
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Russell Springs Man Arrested in Corbin Police Investigation WJRS News
  • [ August 27, 2026 ] Marcia Ann Bailey, 82, of Russell Springs Obituaries
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GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0

August 28, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team shut out the Wayne County Lady Cardinals, 3–0. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with two goals and one assist. Madison Bennett added one goal and one […]
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Laker Golf Falls to Adair County, 153–163

August 27, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker boys golf team suffered its first conference loss of the season Thursday at The Pines in Columbia. Adair County defeated Russell County by 10 strokes, 153 to 163. Gabe Browning led […]
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BOYS SOCCER: Varsity Lakers Fall 3–1; JV Claims 2–1 Victory Thursday at Barren

August 27, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker boys soccer teams split their matches on the road against Barren County. In the varsity contest, Gabriel Velazquez drew an early foul that set up a penalty kick by Sebastian Betts-Jimenez, […]
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VOLLEYBALL: Russell County Sweeps Metcalfe County

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball team completed a clean sweep over Metcalfe County in district competition. The freshman squad won its match two sets to one, while the junior varsity Lady Lakers earned a […]
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GIRLS SOCCER: Russell County defeats Campbellsville

August 26, 2026 WJRS Staff
VARSITY The Russell County Lady Lakers soccer team picked up a convincing 9-to-3 victory over the Campbellsville Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Russell County was led offensively by Addison Coffey, who found the back of the net […]
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Russell County Golfers Shoot Season-Best 150 in Win Over Casey County

August 25, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County High School boys golf team turned in its best team performance of the season Monday, defeating Casey County in a non-conference match. The Lakers fired a team score of 150 to pick up […]
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Addison Coffey Becomes Russell County’s All-Time Leading Scorer

August 24, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County Lady Laker junior Addison Coffey (#3) has etched her name into school history, becoming the all-time leading career scorer for the Russell County High School varsity soccer program – boys’ and girls’ combined. […]
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Lakers Post 333 at Pulaski County Golf Invitational

August 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker boys’ golf team competed Saturday in the Pulaski County Golf Invitational at Eagle’s Nest Country Club in Somerset. The Lakers posted a team score of 333. Gabe Browning led Russell County […]
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Friday Night Lights: Area Scoreboard

August 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
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Lakers Shut Out Warren East, 3-0

August 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker soccer team picked up a shutout victory over Warren East in a drama-filled match. The Lakers defeated the Raiders 3-nothing behind a strong team effort from both the starters and players […]
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  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

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    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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