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Lady Lakers struggle in season opener

November 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team struggled in its season opener last night, falling to the Somerset Lady Jumpers by a score of 59-18. The Lady Lakers fell behind early, trailing 26-4 at the […]

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School attendance dips slightly Tuesday

November 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

A look at Russell County school attendance numbers for Tuesday shows attendance dipped slightly from Monday’s attendance. Districtwide, attendance was at 90.4 percent Tuesday, down from 92.3 percent reported on Monday. Salem Elementary at 88.9 […]

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Russell Springs Fire investigates Tuesday night blaze

November 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department is investigating a Tuesday night fire on Clara Drive. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, firefighters were called out to a home fire just before 7 p.m. Tuesday night. No […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Pulaski County

November 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Pulaski County earlier this week on multiple charges. According to arrest records, 32-year-old Derek Dwayne Burdine was arrested in Pulaski County and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession […]

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Arrest made in Columbia following anonymous tip

November 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

An anonymous tip received Tuesday by the Columbia Police Department in neighboring Adair County led to the arrest of an Ohio man, according to law enforcement. The tip was that an individual or individuals may […]

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Committee discusses school district improvement plan

November 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools District Improvement Planning Committee met yesterday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about that committee and their work, which will soon be presented to the board of […]

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17 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

November 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows Russell County had 17 reported cases of COVID-19 last week. That’s down from the previous week’s total of 25. Pulaski County had the most […]

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Flu activity ‘very high’ in the area

November 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Flu activity in Kentucky is currently labeled as “very high”, according to the latest data from the CDC and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. That comes as no surprise as local doctor’s […]

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4-H Camp accepting staff applications

November 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment’s statewide 4-H Youth Development Program is currently accepting applications for Camp Program staff for 2023. This includes the always popular Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in […]

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Meet Day for RCHS Swim & Dive Team

November 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Swim and Dive Team is in action tonight at the Russell County Natatorium Complex against Barren County, Danville, Pulaski County, and Southwestern. Dive action begins at 4:30 p.m. while swim […]

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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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