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Russell County Man Arrested in Adair County on Drug Charges

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

A Russell County man was arrested early Tuesday morning in Adair County on drug charges. According to reports, 21 year old Logan Baker of Russell Springs was arrested following a stop of his vehicle shortly […]

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Jamestown Fire Department Responds to Trailer Fire

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out early Wednesday morning to a trailer fire south of town. According to Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers, his department responded to the two o’clock call of a mobile […]

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September is National Voter Registration Month

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Kentucky’s number of registered voters increased slightly following the June primary election. From June 24, when the voter rolls reopened after the primary election, through […]

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Local Physician Receives Statewide Recognition

September 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

A young Russell County doctor has been chosen as the state’s top young family physician.    Dr. LeeAnn Dalton Cooper has been selected by Kentucky Family Medicine as the state’s top young doctor.    Cooper began practicing […]

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Betty Lou Collins, age 76, of Russell Springs

September 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Betty Lou Collins, 76, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home. She was born December 15, 1943 in Russell Springs to the late Ollis & Lestie Emerson Wilson. She was a […]

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Jamestown Teacher is State Semifinalist for Kentucky Teacher of the Year

September 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

A Russell County educator is a state semifinalist for Kentucky Teacher of the Year.   The Kentucky Department of Education announced the semifinalist yesterday and included in the prestigious group was Donnie Wilkerson, a history and […]

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KSP Begins Effort to Target Aggressive Driving

September 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – The KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Division announced the start of a three-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting aggressive driving behaviors. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Campaign targets drivers (both passenger car […]

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Vaught’s Views for Wednesday, September 2nd

September 1, 2020 WJRS Staff
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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Tuesday, September 1st

September 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 62 deaths resulting in a 3.1% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 23 cases in the […]

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Neil Thornbury, CEO of TJ Sampson Interview

September 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

CEO of TJ Sampson Neil Thornbury discusses the opening of the new clinic on 127 in Russell Springs.    

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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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