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KYTC advises of illegal sign placement

July 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is, once again, reminding folks that yard sale and other signs illegally placed on state right of way may be removed by KYTC crews as the cabinet performs mowing operations throughout […]
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Local gas prices decrease from last week

July 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
Local gas prices continue to decrease, following a state and national trend. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County on Thursday sat at $4.14, down from early last week when the […]
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New state laws now in effect

July 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session and all are now in effect statewide. Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS… Schools also seemed to take a […]
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Old Russell Springs police department to be demolished

July 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
The old Russell Springs Police Department on High Street will soon be demolished, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said a state building inspector came to town recently and after surveying the building, recommended that […]
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Mayor lauds city employees, volunteers for working Lakefest earlier this month

July 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
Thursday night saw a short, special-called monthly meeting of the Jamestown City Council, as the meeting was moved forward a week due to Mayor Regena Hinton being unable to attend the regularly scheduled meeting, originally […]
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Dale Moore, 67, of Jamestown

July 14, 2022 Sean Hammond
  Dale Moore, 67, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 13th, at his residence. Dale was born in Jamestown, KY on June 2, 1955, a son of the late Christine (York) and Earl Moore. […]
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Randy Stephens, age 66, of Russell Springs

July 14, 2022 Sean Hammond
  Randy Stephens, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 13 2022 at his residence. He was born on Thursday, September 08 1955, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]
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Russell County 10U All Star Baseball seeing early success in state tournament

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County 10U All Star Baseball team is seeing some early success in the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament. The team picked up a 9-8 walk-off win over Breckenridge County in their first […]
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Fiscal court approves salt bid, funds for dead animal removal program

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a bid for salt at its meeting this week, but it came at an increased price tag according to Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson. The court also approved […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet tonight

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight. The meeting will be at Russell Springs City Hall at 6 p.m. The council is expected to discuss an interlocal road agreement with the […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

  • Community Conversation 9-11

    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

  • Community Conversation 9-10

    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

  • Community Conversation 9-9

    Sean Hammond talks with members of the 606 Jeep Association and Russell Springs about the upcoming Jeeps & Jokers Poker Run. They discuss the five-stop poker run, Jeep Show & Shine, kids’ Power Wheels obstacle course, food trucks, vendors, prizes, and how the event supports Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots. Whether you own a Jeep or just want to enjoy a fun day with the community, everyone is invited!

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