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Three escape injury following 2-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon

May 3, 2023 Derek Aaron
A non-injury two-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in front of Russell County High School snarled-up traffic just before school was to let out for the day on Tuesday, according to Russell Springs Police Assistant Chief […]
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Thursday is the monthly commodity distribution

May 3, 2023 Derek Aaron
Thursday is the monthly commodity distribution at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter the […]
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Russell County reports just 3 new COVID cases; Wayne Co. highest in region with 25

May 3, 2023 Derek Aaron
There were three new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of one from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]
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Wildlife officials release trout in Russell, Wayne counties

May 3, 2023 Derek Aaron
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel this week stocked Rainbow trout in the Cumberland River in both Russell and Wayne […]
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Obituaries

John L. Williams, age 84, of Russell Springs

May 2, 2023 WJRS Staff
John L. Williams, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away at home. John was born in Jamestown on August 23, 1938, a son of the late Gussie (Sullivan) and Joe L. Williams.   He was a retired […]
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Russell Springs Fire Dept. work mobile home fire early Tuesday

May 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
Just before 5 a.m. this morning, the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Decatur Road, containing the fire after approximately two hours, according to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson. No […]
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Former UK Receiver Brad Pyatt Has Talented Son Considering UK

May 2, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky receiver Brad Pyatt had not been back to Lexington for years when he recently brought his son, Jaxon Pyatt, to see the UK football facilities. “That place has really changed,” […]
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Laker Baseball outlasts Taylor County

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team outlasted Taylor County at home last night, picking up a 15-14 win. The Lakers are now 18-7 on the season and will be back at home Thursday for a […]
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Progress being made on current U.S. 127 realignment phase

May 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
Work continues on a $105 million phase of the U.S. 127 alignment project in Russell and Clinton counties, according to Amber Hale with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset. Hale says while […]
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Russell Springs man arrested by KSP on drug, traffic charges

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Monday evening on drug and traffic charges. According to jail records, 52-year-old Robert Thall was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, failure to maintain […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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