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  • [ September 16, 2026 ] Russell County Sheriff Releases August Activity Report, Reminder of Tax Bills Going Out Soon WJRS News
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  • [ September 16, 2026 ] Liberty Man Charged with Resisting Arrest and Threatening WJRS News
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Russell Co. Football to play Taylor County on Nov. 6

October 26, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers were scheduled to play its annual rivalry matchup with the Adair County Indians on Friday, Nov. 6. That game had to be cancelled due to scheduling issues involving COVID-19 cancellations earlier […]
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Russell – Adair Football game not likely this season

October 16, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers and Adair County Indians usually meet on the gridiron each year for a rivalry matchup, but in 2020, it doesn’t appear that the Lakers and Indians will go head-to-head. The game […]
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Russell County – Butler County game cancelled

October 16, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County vs. Butler County football game scheduled for tonight has been cancelled, according to Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The cancellation is due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in […]
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Lakers move to 3-0 with win over Warren Central

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers (3-0) built a commanding lead in the first half Friday night against Warren Central and came home with a 63-22 victory, giving the Lakers three wins to start the season including […]
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Lakers look for district win at Warren Central

September 24, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers (2-0) will look to pick up their third consecutive win to start the season when they hit the road for the first time in 2020 to take on the Warren Central […]
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Laker Football hosts Warren East on Friday

September 14, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers (1-0) will look to make it back-to-back wins to start the season when they host the Warren East Raiders in a district matchup Friday night at Finley Field. The Lakers are […]
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RCHS Lakers Football began practice Monday

August 25, 2020 Zac Oakes
Russell County Lakers Head Coach Ryan Richardson said it was good to be out on the practice field as the Lakers prepare for their season opener in nearly two weeks against Casey County. The Lakers […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

  • Community Conversation 9-11

    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

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