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19 indicted by grand jury

November 2, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met this week, returning indictments against 19 individuals. Those indicted included the following: Timothy W. Franklin, age 19 of Russell Springs, indicted on 20 counts of possession of matter portraying […]

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Lexington man flown out after being struck by car at 127/Maple Street intersection

November 2, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Lexington man was flown out after he was struck by a car Tuesday evening at the intersection of Highway 127 and Maple Street. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred just before 6:30 […]

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Early voting begins today

November 2, 2023 Zac Oakes

Early voting begins in Russell County today. Voters will be able to cast their ballots for the November General Election at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room today and tomorrow from 8-5 and on Saturday […]

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KSP to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in the area

November 2, 2023 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]

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Russell County Schools earn green rating in new state report

November 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools have earned a green rating in the latest report card data from the state level. The green rating is the second-best rating a school can receive under the state’s accountability system, with […]

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Early voting begins tomorrow at South Kentucky RECC Community Room

November 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

Early voting begins in Russell County tomorrow. Voters will be able to cast their ballots for the November General Election at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room tomorrow and Friday from 8-5 and on Saturday […]

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Basketball Cats Not in Top Ten, Folks Have Some Doubt About This Year’s Team

November 1, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky is not ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press preseason poll for only the second time in John Calipari’s tenure at UK and in most preseason polls is ranked […]

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More than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke

November 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

A new report released this week shows that more than a quarter of Russell County adults smoke. According to the data, 26 percent of Russell County adults smoke, and neighboring counties fall into a similar […]

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Tennessee man (formerly of Adair County) indicted on rape charge involving minor

November 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man, who previously lived in Adair County, has been indicted on charges that he allegedly raped an underage female. Columbia Police served an indictment warrant on 27-year-old Jonathan Tyler Berryman, who was already […]

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Kynect enrollment opens today for 2024 health, dental insurance plans

November 1, 2023 Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal for health and dental insurance opens today. Open enrollment through Kynect is available beginning today through Jan. 16, 2024. Kentuckians who sign up on or before Dec. 15, 2023, will have a […]

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  • 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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