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Jamestown City Council to hold special-called meeting tonight

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tonight at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to read a resolution regarding a sewer extension project. The meeting will be held at Jamestown […]

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Anyone 16 and older in Kentucky eligible for vaccine by Monday

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckians 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine April 5. Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for 16 and 17-year-olds. People between the ages of […]

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No new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.96%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 380 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Jimmy Caldwell, age 64, of Jamestown

March 31, 2021 WJRS Staff

Jimmy Lee Caldwell, age 64, of Jamestown,  passed away Tuesday, March 30th in Russell Springs due to a tractor accident. Jimmy was born in Somerset, KY on September 6, 1956, a son of the late […]

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Viola Williams, age 87, of Russell Springs

March 31, 2021 WJRS Staff

Viola Williams, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow.  She was 87 years of age. Born March 22, 1934, in Russell County, she was a daughter […]

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KDE says students no longer have to have temperature checks

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), in consultation with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), has updated the flagship Healthy at School guidance based on the latest information from the U.S. […]

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Russell Co. FFA members earn regional awards

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

From Russell County High School FFA This spring the FFA tradition carried on with member competition in career development events. Russell County FFA members compete against 12 other schools in the Lake Cumberland Region for […]

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Jamestown man passes away following tractor accident

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News a Jamestown man passed away following a tractor accident Tuesday afternoon. Jimmy Caldwell, age 64 of Jamestown, was operating a tractor on Old Dunbar Road when he […]

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Star Theater adding additional show

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Due to high demand, the Star Theater is adding an additional show for its production of Snow White. The show will be Thursday, April 22, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April […]

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RCMS Baseball defeats Northern Pulaski

March 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Baseball defeated Northern Pulaski Tuesday by a score of 7-1. The JV middle school team also won by a score of 9-7.

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 7-22

    Jeff Hoover welcomes members of the Adair County 16U All-Star Girls Softball Team and assistant coach Grace Loy. The team recently captured the Kentucky Senior League Softball State Championship and was competing in the Super Regional Tournament in Lawrenceburg.Coach Loy and players from both Russell County and Adair County discuss their championship run, the chemistry between the combined team, their journey through the tournament, and their hopes of advancing to the national championship. Hear from the young athletes about their love for the game, teamwork, and representing their communities on the softball field. 

  • Community Conversation 7-21

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Samantha Gaddie, founding director of Campbellsville University's new agriculture program. Dr. Gaddie discusses the launch of the university's new agriculture degree, the hands-on learning opportunities available to students, the importance of supporting Kentucky's agricultural industry, and her vision for preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Learn how this new program will partner with local farmers and provide students with practical experience while staying close to home in South Central Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Joyce Holt and Mike Berry about the 7th Annual Relay for Life Benefit Ride benefiting the American Cancer Society, including this year's new Biker Bingo fundraiser and ride details. He is also joined by Scott Jones and Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs to discuss an upcoming wood bat baseball tournament and the city's first-ever free Back to School Bash at Russell Springs City Park.

  • Community Conversation 7-14

    Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Community Conversation to discuss the tremendous success of the recent High School Fishing World Finals, the economic impact on local businesses, and the possibility of bringing the event back in the future. Wilson also highlights upcoming events including the 127 Yard Sale, the Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Food Truck Friday, and the growing summer tourism season across Russell County and Lake Cumberland.

  • Community Conversation 7-13

    Russell County 10U All-Star coach Reggie Roy joins Community Conversation following the team's undefeated run to the Cal Ripken State Championship in Elizabethtown. Roy discusses the players' hard work, the dedication of parents and coaches, and the community support as the team prepares to compete in the Super Regional Tournament in Indiana.

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