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Month: October 2023

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Former Pulaski Detention Center employee charged with sexual abuse

October 23, 2023 Zac Oakes

A former employee of the Pulaski County Detention Center was taken into custody and charged with sexual abuse second degree. According to reports, 26-year-old Jason D. Turner of Somerset was arrested after a joint investigation […]

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Oda Pearl Starnes, age 88, of Jamestown

October 20, 2023 Sean Hammond

Oda Pearl Starnes, age 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, October 19 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, June 04 1935, in Albany, Kentucky. She was the son of: […]

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Russell Springs Council rejects Coffey’s plan to build rental properties

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council rejected a zoning change intended for local resident Cody Coffey to build apartments in the city limits at this morning’s special-called council meeting. The council voted 3-2 against the ordinance […]

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Local businesses, individuals honored at chamber banquet

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

Several local businesses and individuals received awards at last night’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Steve’s Flowers received the President’s Award. Campbell’s Creelsboro Country Store received the New Business Award. Southern Nest Realty received […]

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Jamestown Council talks upcoming events

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night in a brief meeting. The council discussed several upcoming events. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News about several things coming up in Jamestown.

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Local gas prices have dropped notably over the last month

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices have dropped notably over the last month. At this time last month, the average price of gas in Russell County was around $3.50 per gallon. The average price of gas in Russell […]

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Man arrested on drug charges near Adair Headstart parking lot

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on drug charges after officers were called to the Adair Headstart Center for a man acting suspiciously in the parking lot. According to reports, police were called to Adair […]

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Zoning change, tax rates among items for Russell Springs special-called council meeting this morning

October 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning to approve city tax rates and discuss a possible zoning change. The council will take up a request for a zone change at […]

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Daniel H. Hawkins, age 95, of Jamestown

October 19, 2023 WJRS Staff

Daniel H. Hawkins, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was 95 years of age. Mr. Hawkins was born August 31, 1928, in Walton, […]

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Cherie Coe, age 54, of Russell Springs

October 19, 2023 Sean Hammond

Cherie Coe, 54, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, October 16th, at her home.Cherie was born in Columbia, KY on February 24, 1969, a daughter of the late Geneva (Maynard) Bryant and Richard L Coe.She […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • 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.

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