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Month: July 2021

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Fire Destroys Log Cabin in Jamestown Saturday Evening

July 12, 2021 WJRS Staff
A Jamestown home was destroyed by fire late Saturday night. The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department was called to a log cabin structure on Bunny Trail Lane, in the Little Louisville community, just off boat dock […]
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Fiscal court to meet on Monday

July 12, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Russell County Courthouse in the upstairs courtroom. We’ll have more from the […]
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Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

July 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
An adult black bear was spotted at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset on Thursday. According to the Commonwealth Journal newspaper in Somerset, the bear was spotted at the entrance to the hospital last Thursday […]
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Jamestown man arrested on burglary, drug charges

July 11, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend on burglary and drug charges. Jack Lusk, age 33, was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary third degree, theft […]
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Kevin Alan Russell, age 43, of Jamestown

July 10, 2021 Sean Hammond
Kevin Alan Russell, 43, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, July 9th, at his residence. Kevin was born in Noblesville, IN on November 8, 1977, a son of Joann (Warriner) and Danny Russell He worked […]
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Betty Ann Buckler, age 74, of Dunnville

July 10, 2021 Sean Hammond
Betty Ann Buckler, 74, of Dunnville, KY passed away Friday, July 9th, at her residence. Betty was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Ford) and […]
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Anna Lou Bryant, age 81, of Russell Springs

July 9, 2021 Sean Hammond
Anna Lou Bryant, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her home.  She was 81 years of age. Anna was born on March 22, 1940, in the Montpelier Community of Russell […]
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Former Laker Baseball player named to All-Star game

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Former Russell County Lakers baseball player Peyton Back has been selected for the Old North State League All-Star game. Back is a 2019 graduate of Russell County High School and plays baseball at Bellarmine University […]
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Legislative panel hears discussion on lowering jail costs

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT— As jail populations increase in the Commonwealth, so do jail expenses. Members of the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary heard testimony from the Vera Institute of Justice today on how the average Kentucky county […]
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Man arrested on drug charges at traffic stop

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Russell Springs Police Thursday evening on drug charges following a traffic stop. Officer Lucas Justice arrested 48-year-old Clifton M. Collins on charges of possession of methamphetamine, prescription substance […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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