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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ March 31, 2023 ] Best Western hotel in Somerset catches fire WJRS News
  • [ March 30, 2023 ] Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday WJRS News
  • [ March 30, 2023 ] RCH CEO discusses substance use disorder clinic; rheumatology clinic also a possibility WJRS News
  • [ March 30, 2023 ] Clinton County closing schools remainder of week due to illness; RC schools have solid attendance numbers WJRS News
  • [ March 30, 2023 ] Lady Lakers slated to take on Casey County tonight Local Sports
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Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

November 9, 2020 Zac Oakes

Being in any type of leadership position during the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely difficult. Tough decisions have to be made and these decisions aren’t always going to be popular. In a situation that has become […]

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OPINION: Early voting shouldn’t end with the pandemic

October 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

COVID-19 threw American society for a loop this year. We figured out how to work from home, perform tasks virtually, and get creative in order to protect ourselves and others from a virus that has […]

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OPINION: Traffic lights need to be reinstalled on Main Street

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

It has been nearly two months since the traffic lights on Main Street in Russell Springs were damaged and ultimately replaced with stop signs, making the intersection a four-way stop. That night, people who lived […]

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Opinion: COVID-19 cases are more than just numbers

September 14, 2020 Zac Oakes

Here at Laker Country WJRS, we bring you the latest totals each day of the number of COVID-19 cases in Russell County. Each day, those cases are provided in the form of personally unrecognizable descriptors: […]

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OPINION: Community comes together for sake of students

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

There’s just something about a small town and the way the people come together in a time of need. That’s been on full display this week as the Russell County School District started the new […]

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OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

The following op-ed is authored by Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Secretary of State Michael Adams (R). In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a […]

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Obituaries

  • Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 29, 2023
  • Margaret N. White, 57, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023
  • Kevin Joe Russell, age 43, of Lexington
    March 28, 2023
  • Phillip Anderson, 82, of Jamestown
    March 28, 2023
  • Joseph Curtis Slone, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • All Things Russell 3-24

    Reva Carnes of Reva’s Greenhouse and Brenda Hadley with Anna’s Garden were special guests on All Things Russell as they discussed springtime gardening.

  • Lady Lakers vs Pulaski County

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Pulaski County from Thursday, March 23rd.

  • Harm Reduction Addiction Clinic Coming to Russell County

    Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson and Dr. Guy Lerner talk about the Harm Reduction Clinic.

  • Lakers vs Monroe County

    Laker Baseball vs Monroe County from Tuesday, March 21st.

  • RCHS CURRENT EVENTS: MARCH MADNESS

    Current event creates brackets for all members. Exchanging thoughts and predictions

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