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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 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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