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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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  • 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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