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UK Football Players Give High Praise to New Offensive Coordinator

April 8, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky’s offense under former San Francisco 49ers quarterback coach Rich Scangarello is expected to make only minor changes from what offensive coordinator Liam Coen did last year when UK won 10 games. […]
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County clerk’s office closed today

April 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed today as employees attend a statewide election training meeting. Primary Election Day is set for Tuesday, May 17th . You can visit elect.ky.gov to check your voter registration […]
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Mill Springs Battlefield pushes back park clean-up day to April 16

April 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
The annual Park Day at Mill Springs Battlefield in Nancy has been postponed from this weekend to next Saturday, April 16th. The occasion is set aside each year for volunteer park maintenance and clean-up but […]
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Home Receives Heavy Damage from Fire on Wednesday

April 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
A home received heavy smoke damage as a result of a fire on Wednesday morning, according to Jamestown Fire Department Chief Jeff Landers. The fire department was dispatched just before 11 a.m. Wednesday to a […]
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Beshear signs religious liberty bill

April 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 43 this week, forbidding government discrimination against churches during a state of emergency. The bill would also prevent the state from taking adverse action against a religious organization […]
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Hospital board to meet today

April 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting today at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at Duo Broadband. The board is expected to take up several […]
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Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

April 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
According to jail records, Joy Patterson, age 42, was arrested by Officer Matt Parrish with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of […]
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Man taken into custody without issue after incident in Jamestown

April 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
A man was taken into custody by local law enforcement following an incident Wednesday morning in Jamestown where a gun was reportedly involved. Jamestown Police, Russell Springs Police, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky […]
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White House extends pause on federal student loan repayments

April 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
The White House has extended the pause for repayment of federal student loans through August 31. The repayment freeze, which has been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, was scheduled to expire at […]
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Commodities to be given out today

April 7, 2022 Derek Aaron
Commodities will be given out today at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church located at 392 E Hwy 80, across from the Dollar General store, beginning at noon until all commodities are given away. This […]
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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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