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2 die in separate crashes in Clinton Co. over Labor Day weekend

September 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

Two people died in two separate traffic accidents in neighboring Clinton County over Labor Day weekend, according to Randy Speck of WANY Radio in Albany. On Saturday night, 19-to year-old Jaleigh McIntyre of Albany died […]

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Lucia Riggins, age 75, of Liberty

September 6, 2022 Sean Hammond

Lucia “Lucy” Tullia Riggins, age 75, of Liberty, KY passed away Saturday, September 03 2022 at Baptist Health. She was born on Tuesday, November 26 1946, in Castellano, Italy. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Edward Thomas Barrett, age 78, of Russell Springs

September 6, 2022 Sean Hammond

Edward Thomas Barrett, 78, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 19, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Finis and […]

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Louisville Coach (Former UK Assistant) Kenny Payne Surprised by “Negative Talk” in Recruiting

September 6, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Payne certainly has plenty of experience as a college basketball recruiter. His success doing that at Oregon is what led Kentucky coach John Calipari to add him to his staff when […]

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Russell County with ‘medium’ level of Covid spread

September 6, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to be in the “yellow” category of Covid, indicating a medium level of community spread this week. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently has Casey County in the “red” or high […]

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Parkway lane closures to begin today between Russell Springs and Columbia

September 6, 2022 Zac Oakes

Lanes closures are set to begin today on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Adair County as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Starting today, the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway will be reduced to […]

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Russell Springs man arrested Sunday night

September 6, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, 31-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with speeding in a highway work zone and wanton […]

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Jamestown to hold special-called meeting tonight

September 6, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet in special session tonight. The city council will meet this evening at 5 p.m. for the first reading of an annexation ordinance for Sonny’s Landing Another special-called meeting is […]

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Poker Run weekend is upon us

September 6, 2022 Derek Aaron

The 2022 Lake Cumberland Poker Run is this weekend and local marinas are gearing up for the crowds expected to take to the water during this much anticipated annual event. The Poker Run, headquartered at […]

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New Covid booster shots coming

September 6, 2022 Derek Aaron

New booster shots made by Pfizer and Moderna to protect against the current COVID-19 variants could soon be at local pharmacies and the health departments. The updated COVID-19 boosters for the omicron variant were approved […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

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