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Month: April 2022

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Spring turkey season begins Saturday

April 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
Kentucky’s statewide spring turkey season opens Saturday, April 16th and runs through Sunday, May 8th, and state wildlife officials are expecting a good number of birds to be harvested this season The statewide 2021 turkey […]
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Good Friday closures and early closures

April 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
The city halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will closing at noon today in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Also, the Russell County Courthouse in Jamestown is closing at noon today while both […]
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Some could begin seeing vehicle property tax refund checks

April 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
Vehicle property tax refund checks will soon be in the mail to those who had already paid their vehicle taxes this year because their birthdays fell in the months of January, February and March, according […]
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Obituaries

Mary Rose Hill, age 85, Formerly of Russell Springs

April 15, 2022 Sean Hammond
Mary Rose Hill, of Corydon, Indiana, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Harrison Healthcare Center, in Corydon.  She was 85 years of age. Mary was born in Adair County […]
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Jamestown man arrested by RCSO on drug, other charges

April 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office in the early morning hours Thursday on drug charges and traffic violations, according jail records. Timothy S. Miller, age 39, of Jamestown, was taken […]
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Sharpe Headed to NBA, Most Likely

April 14, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Krysten Peek, basketball writer for YahooSports and Rivals, has Kentucky freshman Shaedon Sharpe sixth in her latest NBA mock draft behind Chet Holmgren of Gonzaga, Jabari Smith of Auburn, Paolo Banchero of […]
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Free Dump Day, Waste Tire Days in Russell County coming up

April 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
Free Dump Day in Russell County is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russell County Landfill. Waste Tire Day in Russell County is also coming up next month, […]
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Beshear signs bill raising KSP trooper pay, includes money for trooper cameras

April 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation this week that will provide a raise for Kentucky State Police troopers and improve camera equipment for KSP. House Bill 259 gives state troopers a $15,000 raise and bumps the […]
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Individual income tax filing deadline is Monday

April 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the 2021 state individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, April 18th. This year’s deadline allows Kentucky taxpayers a few extra days to complete their tax […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charges

April 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges Wednesday evening, according to jail records. Sonnie M. Seratt, age 33, was arrested by Trooper Trevor Sharp on charges of trafficking in […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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