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Laker Football opens season against Adair County tonight

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will open its season against the Adair County Indians tonight at Ron Finley Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Russell County will look to get its first win […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on menacing, other charges

August 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Wednesday night on several charges, including assault on a police officer, according to jail records. Mark Jonczy, age 62, was arrested by Deputy Ronnie Golden with the Russell […]

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School Board adds two new buses to fleet

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two school buses at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the school district’s new additions to the bus fleet…

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RSPD works two-car collision on 127 Thursday morning

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes

A two-vehicle collision Thursday morning sent at least one person to the hospital. The collision occurred at 7:17 Thursday morning just north of Voils Road off Highway 127. According to police, a 2004 Nissan Murano […]

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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway

August 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

This Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement across the nation in reminding drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]

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Russell Springs woman indicted in Wayne County

August 19, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was indicted by a Wayne County grand jury this week. According to Z93 in Monticello, Chelsey Andrew of Russell Springs was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and […]

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Old Ford Garage on Main Street to be torn down

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News that the old Ford Garage on Main Street in Russell Springs is expected to be torn down by a local businessman. The Russell Springs Council approved a […]

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Holt takes over as school food service director

August 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County School District has a new food service director in veteran educator Jessica Holt. Holt talked with WJRS NEWS about her new job… Holt recognized her cafeteria workers, an often overlooked group, that […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball to host home opener today

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will host its home opener tonight. The Lady Lakers will host Adair County tonight at Laker Gym with freshman starting off the action at 5 p.m. Freshman, JV, […]

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Meet the Lakers is tonight

August 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Meet the Lakers event for the Russell County Laker Football team will take place tonight. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with a program beginning at 6 p.m. This will include youth league to […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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