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NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Russell, surrounding counties

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS […]

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District 8 highway crews ready for first winter event

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

With more than 29,000 tons of salt on hand, combined with more than 80 snow plows, salt spreaders and other equipment ready in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Wayne counties, […]

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Strong Winter System Moves into Kentucky this Evening

December 22, 2022 Sean Hammond

Here’s Sean Hammond with the latest information on the high impact winter system moving in tonight.

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Lady Lakers fall to Jackson County, play again this afternoon

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to Jackson County in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic yesterday morning. The Lady Lakers fell by a score of 61-39 to the Lady Generals. The Lady Lakers will play […]

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Dangerous wind chills, possible snowfall on tap

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

Meteorologist John Gordon with the National Weather Service in Louisville says the area will be under a Winter Weather Advisory, beginning at 5 p.m. today. In addition, a Wind Chill Warning is in effect, beginning […]

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Lakers fall to Gatlinburg-Pittman in Christmas tournament

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders by a score of 81-50 Wednesday night. With the loss, the Lakers will play today at 9 a.m. against Estill County High School.

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Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

With the extremely cold temperatures and brutal wind chill expected late tonight into tomorrow, WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey regarding what folks who may be looking for a warm […]

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Retired local doctor files suit against hospital

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

A retired local doctor has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Hospital. According to a lawsuit filed in Russell Circuit Court on Tuesday, retired doctor John Kilgallin filed the suit against Russell County Hospital and […]

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Ramsey reflects on chamber leadership in 2022

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

The December meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce earlier this week was the final meeting at the helm for outgoing Chamber President Marisa Ramsey. WJRS NEWS caught up with Ramsey, who reflected on […]

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Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as an arctic front prepares to make its way in, bringing flash freezing and extremely cold temperatures Thursday night into the weekend. Officials are urging […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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