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Russell Springs Police investigating vehicle reportedly shot by pellet gun on Main Street

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police are investigating an incident that occurred Friday night on Main Street where a vehicle was reportedly shot by a pellet gun with children inside the vehicle. Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard […]
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KSP arrests Russell Springs man on drug charges

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on drug charges Saturday evening. 46-year-old Jason L. Popplewell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]
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Amari Williams might care more about UK success than anyone

December 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Pope likes that centers Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison both want to play 40 minutes but also both understand they have roles that will not let that happen. “They […]
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Tennessee man charged in Adair crash that resulted in child death

December 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Tennessee man faces charges including vehicular homicide after police say he was allegedly found to be intoxicated following a fatal collision on the Columbia Bypass Saturday afternoon. State Police say the collision occurred at […]
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Local gas prices remain lower than some neighboring counties

December 21, 2024 Zac Oakes
Local gas prices remain lower than some neighboring counties. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.71, according to AAA, which remains significantly lower than some neighboring counties. Pulaski County has […]
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Evelyn K. Hopper, age 96, of Russell Springs

December 20, 2024 Sean Hammond
Evelyn K. Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed away surrounded by her family, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home. She was 96 years of age. Born October 21, 1928, in Louisville, she was the daughter […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers participating in holiday tournaments

December 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Basketball team won its first game in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic yesterday, defeating Grundy County, Tennessee by a score of 63-39. The Lady Lakers will take on Perry County Central this […]
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Dunnville man taken to hospital following motorcycle vs car collision

December 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
One person was sent to the hospital after a motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Highway 127 and French Valley Road yesterday. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred a little after […]
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Today is last day to enter Jamestown Christmas decorating contest

December 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Today is the last day to register for the City of Jamestown’s annual Christmas by Grace Decorating Contest. Mayor Regena Hinton gave WJRS News all the details about the contest following last night’s city council […]
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Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

December 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting this morning at 11 a.m. The court is expected to transfer American Rescue Plan funds for renovations to the county’s dispatch center and discuss a […]
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  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    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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