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Five new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

May 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.57%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 423 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Columbia on drug charges

May 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Columbia on Wednesday following an altercation at the Lindsey Wilson Sports Park. Columbia Police said 27-year-old Curtis Montgomery was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication, […]

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Obituaries

Larry Bunch, age 72, of Russell Springs

May 5, 2021 WJRS Staff

Larry Bunch, of Russell Springs, passed away with his family at his bedside on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.  He was 72 years of age. Born on June 6, […]

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Preston Lee Anderson, age 82, of Russell Springs

May 5, 2021 WJRS Staff

Preston Lee Anderson, age 82, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, May 4th, at his residence. Preston was born in Jamestown on December 6, 1938, a son of the late Callie (Brumley) and Arvil Anderson. Preston […]

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RCHS softball falls on the road at Somerset

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker softball team went on the road to Somerset High School on Tuesday, falling by a score of 12-2. The Lady Lakers fell behind early, trailing 9-0 after three innings. A […]

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Clay City man arrested by RSPD

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Clay City man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on Tuesday. Timothy R. Mullins, age 40, was arrested on a number of charges including trafficking in heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a number […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug trafficking charge

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Jamestown Police on Tuesday. Tiffany Ann Johnson, age 31, was arrested and charged with trafficking in two grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of […]

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Health Department hosting vaccine walk-in clinic today

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccine clinic today. The clinic is from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being offered. Call 270-343-2181 for more information.

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Five new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.47%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 423 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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Nearly 5,000 Russell County residents have been fully vaccinated

May 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

Nearly 5,000 Russell County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data from the CDC. The data shows that 4,941 Russell County residents have been fully vaccinated. That equates to roughly 27.6 percent […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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