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Columbia Man Arrested on Numerous Charges

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff

Columbia Police report the arrest of an Adair County man on numerous charges, including charges from Russell County. On Saturday, officers observed a person operating a motor vehicle they believed was operating on a suspended […]

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Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff

Orville Wicker, age 81, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. He was born March 22, 1939 to the late Linville & Sheila Amburgey Wicker. He was […]

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Henry Noel, age 82, of the Glensfork Community

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff

Henry Noel, 82, of Glens Fork, Kentucky, died Friday, August 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Kenneth Rogers officiating. […]

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Kentucky Sports Minutes with Larry Vaught, Monday, August 10th

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff

Long-time Kentucky sports reporter Larry Vaught of Danville provides a look at sports happenings in Kentucky, with a focus on the University of Kentucky, in his daily “Kentucky Sports Minute”.

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South Kentucky RECC Warns Customers of Scam

August 9, 2020 WJRS Staff

Area residents who are customers of South Kentucky RECC are being warned of a scam which is apparently taking place. RECC officials say they have been contacted by several customers of the electric co-op informing […]

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Laker Golf Team in Action Saturday

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker Boys Golf team played in the Battle at the Bridge in Danville on Saturday. The Laker team shot a team score of 334, which placed them 14th out of 18 teams. […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested on Drug Charges Saturday Afternoon

August 8, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Kenny Robertson, age 65, was arrested by Trooper Begley with Kentucky State Police and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree, 1st Offense, Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, Operating a Motor […]

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127 Yard Sale Continues in Russell and Surrounding Counties

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

The annual 127 Yard Sale continues this weekend in Russell and surrounding counties along highway 127.   Most persons believe the crowd is down slightly, but still plenty of folks moving and traveling thru the area, […]

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Beshear’s Saturday Update on COVID-19

August 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Friday, August 7th

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 42 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

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