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BBB warning against posting photos of COVID-19 vaccine cards

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning against posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media. Vaccination cards include personal information like name, date of birth and location of where the shot was received, information scammers […]

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U.S. 127 at Wolf Creek Dam to be closed part of this week

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Due to the renovation of Wolf Creek Dam, on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4, the United States Corps of Engineers and BCI Construction USA, INC, will close U.S. 127 across the dam from […]

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Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be bringing back extended operating hours, beginning today. The library will now be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9-4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on […]

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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital changing visitor policy

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Many Russell County residents use Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for certain healthcare needs. The hospital said Friday it will expand its visitor policy to allow one well patient per day starting today at its main […]

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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday, 7 hospitalized

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.81%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 327 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Obituaries

Phillip Wayne Bunch, age 70, of Jamestown

January 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Phillip Wayne Bunch, 70, of Jamestown, KY died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY.  He was born on May 16, 1950 in Russell County to the late Kenneth Eugene […]

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Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 28 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, April 12 1950, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the […]

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Sheriff’s office assists KSP with drug investigation in Fonthill community

January 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Law enforcement arrested a Russell Springs man on drug trafficking charges following an investigation. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News the sheriff’s office assisted with an investigation led by Kentucky State Police into […]

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Rain Moves in Saturday, Snow Possible Sunday Night

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Friday everybody. The weather yesterday was cold but it sure was a beautiful day in the Lake Cumberland region. Our weather stays the same today with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, […]

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Janet Elaine Weddle, age 46, of Somerset

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Janet Elaine Weddle, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 46 years of age. Born on September 24, 1974, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

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Obituaries

  • Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Debbie E. Wilson, age 65, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs
    April 15, 2021
  • Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs
    April 11, 2021
  • Terry Lee Goodin, age 65, of Columbia
    April 9, 2021

Recent Audio Archives

  • All Things Russell 4-16

    Jeff and Tony broadcast from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to discuss the upcoming completion of the building. 

  • Somerset Community College Drive-Thru Open House

    Director of the SCC Russell and Casey Center, Regina Haugen joined the morning show on Tuesday. Regina discussed the drive-thru open house at all SCC campuses coming up on Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

  • Masonic Lodge Breakfast

    The Russell Springs Masonic Lodge is holding a breakfast fundraiser to help raise money to pay for batting cages for Russell County Little League. Tom Ellis joins the morning show to discuss the fundraiser. 

  • ATR 4-2

    Today, Jeff and Tony talk about the devastating F4 tornado that struck Russell County back in April of 1971. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Marion County

    The Lady Laker Softball team won its first game of the season against Marion County on Tuesday night. 

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