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Russell Springs receives more than $80K in road funds from state

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is receiving more than $80 thousand in road funds from the state for a project on Bluebird Drive. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about the road project after […]
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Bill to eliminate early voting filed in state legislature

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill that would eliminate early in-person voting in Kentucky has been filed in the state legislature. Early voting was instituted in Kentucky in 2020, and has been popular among voters. According to the Kentucky […]
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Online vehicle registration is available again

January 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
Online vehicle registration is once again available. Those interesting in registering their vehicles or renewing registration can do so via drive.ky.gov. Anyone renewing their registration will need the vehicle’s title number, the plate number, and […]
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Bowling team loses close match on Senior Night

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Bowling team lost a close match on Senior Night Tuesday. The Lakers fell 5 games to 4. High scores for the girls were Autumn Huckelby at 171 and Ashley Cain at […]
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County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Next year will mark Russell County’s bicentennial, or 200 years since the county was founded. WRJS News spoke with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum about creating a committee that will plan celebration events for […]
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New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
A new bill aimed at crime prevention was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives this week. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more updates from […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to discuss funding for 911 along with several other topics at tonight’s meeting. The council will meet at […]
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24 local students named to LWC Dean’s List for Fall 2023 semester

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two-dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students named to the Dean’s list were: Juliah Bault Riley Burke Auburn Butler Gage Carnes Chase […]
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Somerset man arrested for pointing gun at officers

January 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly pointed a gun at law enforcement officers. According to a report from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Matthew Anderson is facing four counts of wanton endangerment […]
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Doyle Roy, age 89, of Russell County

January 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Doyle Roy, age 89 of the Royville Community of Russell County, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY He was born on March 21, 1935 son of […]
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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.

  • 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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