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Local unemployment increases slightly in November

January 8, 2021 Zac Oakes

Unemployment in Russell County increased slightly in November, rising 0.6 percent from 5.2 percent to 5.8 percent. Unemployment rates rose in 104 Kentucky counties between November 2019 and November 2020, according to the Kentucky Center […]

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Few Flurries Possible Today

January 8, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning everyone and we have made it to the end of the first full week of 2021. We are still continuing to watch for the chances of snow today, but it does not look […]

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RCMS basketball sweeps Campbellsville

January 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School boys basketball swept Campbellsville Middle School in action Thursday night. The seventh grade team won by a score of 51-33. The eighth grade team also picked up a victory by the […]

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Russell Co. Hospital receives award for workplace safety

January 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) recognized 28 Kentucky organizations for their commitment to workplace safety by presenting each of them with the 2020 KEMI Destiny Award. One of those recipients was Russell County Hospital. The […]

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17 new cases of COVID-19 in RC Thursday

January 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.93%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 276 deaths resulting in a 1.84% mortality rate (about 1 in 54) among known […]

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Bobby David Brockman, age 69, of Russell County

January 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Bobby David Brockman, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born on April 22, 1951, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Evert […]

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Ricky Melson, age 57, of Jamestown

January 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Ricky Melson, age 57, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, January 06, 2021 at UK Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, November 05 1963, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – Flonnie […]

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Russell County begins district play Friday at Clinton County

January 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Coming off of the season openers against Taylor County, the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are preparing for their first district games of the season when they travel to Clinton County on Friday night. […]

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ARC Pregnancy and Support Center in Need of Donations

January 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Pastor Rick Neff stopped by the WJRS Studios to discuss the need for donations for the local ARC Pregnancy and Support Center. Donations made during the month of January will be matched, for more information […]

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Snow Showers Possible Tonight

January 7, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Thursday everyone. Our weather for the daytime hours today will be much like it has the last few days with clouds and temperatures in the low 40s. We have been talking […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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