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Update on school food service program

November 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Food Service Director Keith Emerson provided this update about changes coming to the school district’s food service program. Starting on Monday, November 30th and continuing throughout the month of December, Russell County […]

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Russell Co. Grand Jury hands down indictments

November 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments against several individuals yesterday. Below is a list of individuals indicted by the grand jury. Justin Coonce, 31, of Columbia, on a charge of rape, first degree. […]

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Twelve new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

November 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Russell County on Tuesday. There are now 111 active cases in the county with five individuals hospitalized. Full report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department below. […]

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Richard Lee James, age 62

November 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

Richard Lee James, age 62, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Russell County, Kentucky as the result of a tractor accident.   Mr. James was the son of Raymond Edward and […]

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Robert William Czerwinski, age 59, of Jamestown

November 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

Robert William Czerwinski, age 59, of Jamestown,  passed away Sunday, November 22nd, at his residence. Robert was born in Chicago, Ill on December 27, 1960, a son of the late Mary Lou (Coffey) and Walter […]

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Fiscal Court meeting today

November 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting today at 9 a.m. CT. The only item on the agenda is the Health Insurance Renewal. The meeting is open to the public.

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Former Cat Maxey Focused on Winning at UK, Now in NBA

November 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT During his one season at Kentucky, winning mattered a lot more to Tyrese Maxey than what might happen with the NBA Draft. “My thing at Kentucky was, you know, Coach Cal said […]

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Jamestown man arrested on multiple charges

November 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police arrested a Jamestown man Monday evening on multiple charges. Christopher Camp, 21, of Jamestown, was arrested by Russell Springs Police on charges of receiving stolen property under $10,000, operating a motor vehicle […]

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2021-2022 Homestead Exemption announced

November 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has set the maximum homestead exemption on real estate owned by qualified individuals at $40,500 for the 2021 and 2022 tax periods. By statute, the amount […]

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UPS prioritizing hiring servers and bartenders for seasonal work

November 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – As unemployment continues and people are struggling, UPS is hoping to help. The company is hiring more than one thousand seasonal workers across Kentucky. During the pandemic, however, it will be […]

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  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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