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Multiple events planned for Wednesday night at the Russell County Fair

June 7, 2023 Zac Oakes

Multiple events are scheduled for tonight at the Russell County Fair. Paradise Amusements will open the carnival at 6 p.m. At 7, wrestling will begin in the grove area as will dirt drag racing on […]

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Commodities to be distributed Thursday

June 7, 2023 Derek Aaron

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 8th, Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. The move was […]

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Helen Holt Richards, age 90, of Russell Springs

June 6, 2023 WJRS Staff

Helen Holt Richards, of the Blair School House Community, passed away on June 6, 2023, at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 90 years of age. Born at home on April 29, 1933, in Russell […]

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Russell County, surrounding schools facing significant loss of state funds for next school year

June 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we noted that the Russell County School District is facing a significant loss of state funding, or SEEK Funds, for the upcoming school year. Russell County Schools is facing an […]

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Plenty of events scheduled for Tuesday at Russell County Fair

June 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

Plenty of events are scheduled for the Russell County Fair today. The floral hall is open beginning at 8 a.m. and then this evening, events will get underway with the carnival opening at 6 p.m. […]

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Local search and rescue assists with drowning at Green River Lake

June 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Search and Rescue Squad was called to assist rescue crews in Taylor County Sunday and yesterday in regard to a drowning at Green River Lake State Park. According to reports, a 37-year-old […]

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More details about last week’s wreck on Cumberland Parkway

June 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

We’re learning more details about a wreck that occurred last week on the Cumberland Parkway. According to reports, the wreck occurred last Wednesday afternoon when a van reportedly driven by Liz Sexton was hit in […]

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Covington man arrested locally by KSP

June 6, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Covington man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police last night. According to jail records, 21-year-old Ethan McQuire was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, operating a motor […]

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Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week

June 6, 2023 Derek Aaron

Russell County High School has several anglers fishing in the state tournament this week at Barren River Lake. Russell County Middle School anglers will fish today and Wednesday while high school bass fishing team members […]

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LCDHD donates health-related items to school district

June 6, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department recently donated numerous items related to infectious diseases and emergencies to the Russell County School District. The health department has been working with school districts in the 10-county Lake […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • 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.

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