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State runner-up Laker baseball team celebrated at banquet

July 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
A joyous and sometimes emotional banquet was held Wednesday night at the Russell County Schools’ ANC in honor of the state runner-up Russell County High School Laker baseball team, a group that bids farewell to […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet tonight

July 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Jamestown City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at city hall in a special-called session for their monthly meeting, a week earlier than originally scheduled. Mayor Regena Hinton is scheduled to be out of […]
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Jamestown man arrested on 1st degree criminal mischief charge

July 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Jamestown man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on criminal mischief and other charges, according to jail records. Robert Czerwinski, age 40, was taken into custody by the Jamestown Police Department on a first degree criminal […]
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Adair County man arrested after shots fired during altercation

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man was arrested after shots were fired during an altercation, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to a residence on Marlo Campbell Road about nine miles east of Columbia […]
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Details released about fatal Cumberland County wreck

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released details about a fatal collision in neighboring Cumberland County that took place Tuesday. According to police, Tara Reed, age 49 of Cave City, was traveling west on KY 90 […]
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Adair County man indicted after hit-and-run with school bus

July 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man has been indicted after a hit-and-run incident that occurred in May. Christopher Furkins, 27, of Columbia, was indicted on 36 total charges, including possession of methamphetamine and 26 counts of wanton […]
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Woman found dead in Lake Cumberland Tuesday

July 13, 2022 Derek Aaron
A woman was found dead in Lake Cumberland on Tuesday, according to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. The body of Chelse Rae Gregory, reportedly of Pulaski County, was found in the lake Tuesday night near […]
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County receives rural road recommendations from state transportation cabinet

July 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News about some roads that will be receiving work from recommendations by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
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14U Softball team wins state championship

July 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County 14U All-Star Softball team came home as state champions with a win over Letcher County on Tuesday. The 14U all-stars, which consists of many of the same players that won the 12U […]
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RSPD releases monthly activity report

July 13, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of June. Last month, the department recorded four alcohol-related arrests, two drug-related arrests, made eight warrant service arrests, performed 10 traffic […]
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  • 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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    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

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    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.

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    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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