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Month: January 2022

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Health Department reports 79 COVID cases on Monday

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 28.49%. Deaths: We are sad to report 6 new deaths since our last report. These include one McCreary County resident (unvaccinated), three Pulaski County residents (one vaccinated, one partially vaccinated, and […]

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RSPD makes arrest in connection with Russell Springs burglaries

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has made an arrest in connection with burglaries at two Russell Springs businesses recently. Zachariah T. Bunch, age 29 of Russell Springs, was taken into custody by officer Necessary and […]

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Obituaries

Anna Ray, 63, of Columbia

January 31, 2022 Sean Hammond

Anna Ray, 63, of Columbia, KY, passed away Saturday, January 29th, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital, Glasgow, KY. Anna was born in Albany, KY, on February 21, 1958, a daughter of the late Lena (Brumley) and Joe […]

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Russell Springs woman injured in Monday morning auto collision

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was injured in a two-vehicle auto collision Monday morning on East Highway 80. According to the Russell Springs Police Department, 49-year-old Tammy Payton of Columbia was driving a 2016 Nissan Rogue […]

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Lady Laker Basketball vs Metcalfe postponed until next week

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball game at home against Metcalfe County has been postponed until next Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to RCHS Athletics Director Michael Carpenter. The original schedule included a Laker/Lady Laker doubleheader against Metcalfe […]

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Russell Springs Police issue warning about ABC violations

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is issuing warnings to local businesses about alcoholic beverage control violations. The department said while performing random ABC inspections throughout town, RSPD Officer Jeremie West observed two different incidents of […]

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Hospital planning major sewer renovation

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is planning a major sewer renovation. RCH Director of Physical Plant Operations Mike Egnew told the hospital’s board of directors recently that the hospital has expended around $275,000 to upgrade the system, […]

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UK Athlete Riley Gaines Looking Ahead

January 31, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTWhat could Riley Gaines do for an encore? During her junior season she won the 200-meter freestyle at the Southeastern Conference championship and was also part of the winning 4×200 relay team that […]

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RCMS 8th grade Lakers compete for conference championship tonight

January 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade Laker Basketball team will compete for the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship tonight. The Lakers will take on Clinton County at Russell County Middle School, with […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested on Theft and Other Charges

January 31, 2022 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested early this morning on theft and other charges. According to jail records, Zachariah Bunch, age 29, was arrested by Officer Debra Necessary with the Russell Springs Police Department and […]

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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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