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Month: February 2024

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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up road wins ; travel to Clinton County tonight

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up a pair of wins on the road last night. The Lakers traveled to Danville High School to take on the Admirals, picking up a […]
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Fiscal court gives approval to new 911 agreement

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court gave approval to a new inter-local 911 agreement at its meeting earlier this week. The new agreement calls for a five-year contract, with a clause that allows the parties to […]
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Sheriff’s Office releases January activity report

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly activity report for the month of January. Last month, the sheriff’s office responded to 289 calls for service, performed 22 arrests, and worked 20 traffic accidents […]
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Russell Springs Fire Dept responds to vehicle fire

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Barnett Drive Saturday night. The fire department was called out late Saturday night just before 11:30 to a truck on fire. Upon arrival, […]
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Bill would relax restrictions on purchasing pseudoephedrine

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill working its way through the Kentucky Legislature would relax restrictions on purchasing a well-known allergy medication. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more on the latest […]
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Russell Springs beginning to take orders for veteran banners

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is now taking orders for the veteran banners that are displayed on Main Street each year. Brian “Hooty” Stephens operates the program for the city, and told members of the […]
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RCMS Volleyball wins 2 of 3 over Clinton County

February 14, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team won 2 of 3 over Clinton County on the road earlier this week. The 6th grade and 7th grade teams each came away with 2-0 wins, while the […]
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Obituaries

Hazel Ruth Garner, age 95, Formerly of Jamestown

February 13, 2024 Sean Hammond
Hazel Ruth Garner, 95, of Greenfield, IN, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Monday, February 12th, at home. Hazel was born in Jamestown, KY on May 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Pearlie (Pierce) and […]
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Jill Bernard, age 41, of Russell Springs

February 13, 2024 Sean Hammond
Jill Bernard, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, February 11th, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Jill was born in Somerset, KY on February 17, 1982, a daughter of the late Wanda K. (Curtsinger) and […]
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Brenda Sue Bunch, age 72, of Jamestown

February 13, 2024 Sean Hammond
Brenda Sue Bunch, 72, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on March 4, 1951, in Columbia, KY to the late […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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