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April is Donate Life Month across the United States. Derek Aaron and Tony Kerr talk with the family of an organ donor and the recipient of one of those organs donated. 

Jennifer Bennett with the Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center stopped by the WJRS Studios to preview a Pulled Pork Plate Fundraiser happening today for the local center. 

Kevin Williams stopped by the WJRS Studios earlier this week. Williams provided an update on the planning for his Kevin's Kids Concert, which will take place on Saturday, May 14th at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. This will be the first concert since 2019 due to the pandemic. The proceeds from this concert go into a fund to help with the local Family Resource and Youth Service Centers for student's needs. 

The Somerset Community College Russell Center is holding an Open House Tuesday, April 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Regina Haugen, Director of the Russell and Casey Center talks about the open house. 

Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Metcalfe County from Thursday, April 14th. 

Lindsey Westerfield, Amy Roy, and Gordon Lester stop by to talk about a Story Stroll at the Russell County Public Library. The event is Tuesday, April 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Bucky Walters, Pastor at Jamestown Christian Church stops by to talk about some of the Easter plans the church has beginning Friday. 

Derek Aaron and Tony Kerr covered a range of topics this morning. New Russell County High School Football Coach, Lucas Ford joined the program this morning. Coach Ford talked about spring ball and his transition to Russell County. Then, Dr. Jonathan Larson with the University of Kentucky talks about stink bugs and other pests. Finally, Superintendent Michael Ford joins the show to talk about a new policy to stop the use of vaping products in the school district. 

Lady Laker Softball vs Somerset from 3-29

Read Across Russell County is Tuesday, March 29th from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Russell County Public Library.