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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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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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Adding to the Banner: Lady Laker Volleyball team has sights set on district title going into this season

August 27, 2020 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School Lady Lakers Volleyball coach Faith Womack pulls no punches when talking about the goals she has for her team heading into a season unlike any other. “I think our main goal, […]
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State education officials say KBE will not be postponing or cancelling fall sports

August 27, 2020 Zac Oakes
An update from a story last night. Toni Konz Tatman, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Education, said on Twitter Thursday morning that the Kentucky Board of Education will not be postponing or cancelling […]
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Kentucky Board of Education set to discuss KHSAA and fall sports on Friday

August 26, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Board of Education has scheduled a special-called meeting for Friday at 11 a.m. CT and the agenda includes discussion about the KHSAA and fall sports, which includes “discussion and possible action to authorize […]
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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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RCMS Football begins practice with helmets

August 25, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School football team, under the direction of head coach Keith Ellis, hit the practice field Monday evening for the first time with helmets. Here are a few snapshots of the first […]
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Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his daily press conference today that he will not overturn the KHSAA’s plan to move forward with fall sports. There were some concerns from student-athletes, parents, coaches, and others […]
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Fall sports teams expected to begin practice today

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes
Barring any late changes, fall sports teams will be able to begin practicing across Kentucky today after last week’s decision by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to move forward with the plan to begin […]
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Russell County Girls Golf finishes third in weekend tournament

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Girls Golf team finished in third place overall with a team score of 374 over the weekend at the Kentucky Invitational Tournament at Lakewood Country Club. McKenzie Trautman shot a personal-best score […]
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KHSAA set to discuss fall sports on Thursday

August 18, 2020 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Controllers is set to discuss the next moves for fall sports in Kentucky at a virtual meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be a follow-up from a […]
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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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