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Month: February 2021

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Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

February 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said multiple citizens have contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a scam in which someone claims that local law enforcement has a warrant for their arrest. Polston advises people to hang […]
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3 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Saturday

February 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.56%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 358 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Dallon Ruba Matthews, age 52, of Russell Springs

February 28, 2021 WJRS Staff
Dallon Ruba Mathews, age 52, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 27 2021 at his residence. He was born on Friday, June 07 1968, in Danville, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]
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COVID restrictions in judicial system to ease beginning April 1

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 25, 2021 – As Kentucky begins to see its COVID-19 cases decline and its rate of vaccinations increase, the Supreme Court has amended two orders to allow courts to begin easing restrictions […]
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Recovery center in Russell Springs aims to help those struggling with addiction

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
  Alex Williams and Scott Wells know the depths of addiction well. The two struggled with substance abuse for several years. While their paths differed, Alex traveling across the country struggling with alcoholism and Scott […]
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All Things Russell 2-26

February 26, 2021 Sean Hammond
Jeff and Tony discuss last week’s program and talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 vaccinations and getting back to in-person learning.
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Work Continues on Water Lines Across from RCMS

February 26, 2021 Sean Hammond
Terry Russell, Public Works Director for the City of Russell Springs talks about the water line repairs happening on 127 across from the Russell County Middle School and what folks in and around that area […]
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RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Campbellsville

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School 6th and 8th grade volleyball teams defeated Campbellsville Thursday night. 6th graders won 21-8 and 21-11. 8th graders won 21-14 and 23-21. 7th graders fell short (RC 21-14; Cville 21-13 […]
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Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers scored just four points in the first quarter and shot 6/25 in the first half, but outscored the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets by 20 in the second half to clinch […]
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Early voting could become law in Kentucky

February 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
A bill in the Kentucky Legislature would create three days of early voting, along with the creation of more voting centers and a signature cure process for absentee ballots as part of an election reform […]
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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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