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Lakers win first game in Gatlinburg; Lakers and Lady Lakers in action tonight

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team won its first game in the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic in Gatlinburg last night, defeating Geraldine High School from Alabama by a score of 62-57. Maddox Shearer led the […]
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Kerr reflects on 40+ years as local blood drive chairman

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
For 40+ years, Tony Kerr has been the local blood drive chairman, spearheading efforts to get Russell Countians involved in giving the gift of life through the form of blood donation. Kerr was on Community […]
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Jamestown announces winners of annual decorating contest

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown has announced the winners of its annual Christmas by Grace decorating contest. The business winner was Southern Nest Realty. 1st place was Jennifer Boston, 2nd place was Johnny and Nikki Weiand, […]
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Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a recent case involving the theft of several cattle from a farm on Old Sano Road. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit […]
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Sheriff’s office seeking public’s assistance following Christmas night pursuit

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a vehicle pursuit last night that started near Wolf Creek Dam and ended in Clinton County. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Tyler Pearson attempted to […]
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$1M Bond Set for Tennessee Man in Deadly DUI Crash Involving Child

December 26, 2024 Sean Hammond
A Tennessee man accused of driving while under the influence and causing a wreck last Saturday in Columbia—resulting in the death of a 7 year old Adair County child—remains incarcerated under a $1 million cash […]
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Inmate Caught Concealing Suspected Meth at Adair Regional Jail

December 26, 2024 Sean Hammond
The Columbia Police Department was called to Adair Regional Jail early Thursday morning, after an inmate was found to be concealing suspected narcotics by Deputy Jailers. Jessica Wyrick, 33, of Greensburg had previously been transported […]
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Lakers begin play in Gatlinburg tournament tonight; Lady Lakers play tomorrow

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team is set to begin play in the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic in Gatlinburg this evening. The Lakers will take on Geraldine High School from Alabama at 6 p.m. CT this evening. […]
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Superintendent Ford discusses plans, timeline for new middle school project

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County School District continues to look ahead toward building a new middle school. Superintendent Michael Ford was recently a guest on All Things Russell on WJRS, and provided some information about plans for […]
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Wills named Courier Journal All-State Honorable Mention

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County junior Kinnett Wills was named Honorable Mention in the Courier Journal’s All-State Football awards. Wills caught 29 passes for 656 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season, averaging almost 60 receiving yards per […]
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  • 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 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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