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Month: March 2021

Obituaries

Tony Trent Stephens, age 57, of Ohio

March 12, 2021 Sean Hammond
Tony Trent Stephens, age 57, of Greenville, OH passed away Tuesday, March 09 2021 at Reid Health Center, Richmond, Indiana. He was born on Sunday, April 07 1963, in Russell Springs. He was the son […]
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Versie Mae Antle, age 59, of Columbia

March 12, 2021 Sean Hammond
Versie Mae Antle, age 59, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, March 09 2021 at U.K. Hospital . She was born on Saturday, July 15 1961, in Liberty. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]
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UK Freshman Shortstop on Record Setting Pace for Home Runs

March 11, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT She insists she does not go to bat thinking about hitting home runs but just trying to get a quality at-bat. However, a quality at-bat often leads to a home run for […]
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Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Close Out Regular Season With Wins

March 11, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker Boys both closed out their 2021 basketball seasons Thursday night with wins. The Lady Lakers went on the road to Whitley City and defeated McCreary County 62 to […]
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3 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

March 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.95%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 375 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]
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Russell Springs Community Center set to reopen to public next month

March 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Community Center on Main Street plans to reopen to the public next month, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the center, which has been closed to bookings because of […]
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Tim Pierce named new Russell Springs Police Chief

March 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs has a new police chief. Tim Pierce was selected for the position by Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas and confirmed by the city council at tonight’s council meeting. Pierce is […]
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Sheriff’s Office makes drug trafficking arrest

March 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said his office continues to combat drug trafficking in the community. That continued with the arrest of a Casey County woman Thursday afternoon on multiple drug trafficking charges. 53-year-old Patrica […]
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Lakers Close Out Regular Season Tonight

March 11, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lakers will close out their 2021 regular season tonight when they host Glasgow at Laker gym.    Glasgow is 9-13, while the Lakers are 12-13.    Tonight’s game is set to start at 6 […]
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UK’s Howard Is Again SEC Player of the Year

March 11, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT First-year Kentucky coach Kyra Elzy started her head coaching career by having to suspend All-American Rhyne Howard, a potential national player of the year, for two games for a violation of team […]
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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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