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Month: June 2021

Obituaries

Johnny D. Mathews, age 77, of Russell Springs

June 20, 2021 Sean Hammond
Johnny D. Mathews, age 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 19 2021 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, September 07 1943, in Poplar Hill, KY. He was the son of: […]
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Local teacher appointed to state board

June 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools Gifted and Talented Coordinator Hannah England has been appointed to a state board. England was appointed to the Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education. England will serve a two-year term […]
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Pulaski County constables found guilty on federal charges

June 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two Pulaski County constables were found guilty in federal court on Friday of multiple charges. The two elected officials were found guilty by a federal jury of Conspiracy Against Civil Rights and Possession with Intent […]
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RC Board of Education to meet today

June 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in regular session this evening at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Russell County Auditorium. The board is expected to discuss the implementation of […]
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Two women arrested over the weekend

June 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two women were arrested over the weekend by local law enforcement. Brianne Bottom, age 23 of Russell Springs, was arrested Sunday by Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Meyer. Bottom was charged with public intoxication of […]
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Dorothy Weddle Russell, age 78, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2021 Sean Hammond
Dorothy Weddle Russell, age 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, June 18 2021 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was born on Tuesday, September 08 1942, in Somerset, Ky. She was the daughter […]
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Russell County ranked as 13th best county to buy a house in Kentucky

June 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
The website Niche ranks Russell County as the 13th best county to buy a house in Kentucky. The website takes several factors into account when compiling the rankings, including data from the U.S. Census Bureau, […]
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OPINION: County is headed down dangerous spending path

June 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
As I sat in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse Monday night, it couldn’t help but seem that the warning coming from County Treasurer Kim Fenske was falling on deaf ears. As the magistrates […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested Thursday evening

June 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested Thursday evening on drug possession charges. Krista Meece, age 48, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense. Meece was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer of the […]
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Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

June 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County School District is searching for the next principal of Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the steps involved in hiring a new principal following the retirement […]
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    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.

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    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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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

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