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Online absentee ballot portal opens this weekend

March 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot will open this weekend on Saturday. Anyone who qualifies and wishes to receive an absentee ballot can visit elect.ky.gov to request their absentee ballot. Voters can qualify […]

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Jamestown man indicted in Adair County

March 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was indicted by an Adair County grand jury this week. Paul Edward Downs Jr., age 37, was indicted on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and […]

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Two arrested from search warrant on Nelson Road

March 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office after a search warrant was executed on a property on Nelson Road Wednesday evening, according to Sheriff Derek Polston. Mistie Collins, age 43, was arrested […]

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Severe Weather Threat Increases Tonight

March 30, 2022 Sean Hammond

The threat for strong to severe storms exists for later this afternoon into the evening hours for the Lake Cumberland Area. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. […]

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Russell Springs man arrested for burglary in Adair Co.

March 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night on burglary and other charges in neighboring Adair County, according to jail records. Anthony C. Dowell, age 27, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police on […]

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Read Across Russell County draws large crowd

March 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library was full of activity Tuesday evening for Read Across Russell County, an event promoting reading in the community, particularly among children. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County […]

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Lady Laker Softball falls to Somerset in 8 innings

March 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close game against Somerset Tuesday night, falling 12-9 in 8 innings. The Lady Lakers fell down 5-0 in the top of the first inning, but battled […]

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Duo Broadband seeking out funding, grant opportunities

March 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

During the pandemic age, grant and funding opportunities seem to be widely available for those willing to seek them out. Duo Broadband is doing its part to secure some of that funding for broadband projects […]

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Severe Weather Possible Tonight

March 30, 2022 Sean Hammond

Happy Wednesday, everyone! A strong storm system will drop into the area later tonight and that will set the stage for the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms. Let’s first talk about what we can […]

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COVID-19 positivity rate declines in KY; omicron subvariant now dominant strain

March 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County now finds itself in the Medium, or yellow, category of COVID-19 community spread in the latest data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kentucky’s positivity rate now stands at 2.29 […]

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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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