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Winter storm could bring 3-6 inches of snow

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

With a winter storm entering the Lake Cumberland area today, Laker Country’s Sean Hammond provided WJRS News with a look at how much snow we could see and an estimate of when snow could begin […]

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More details released about arrest of Liberty man Wednesday night

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

More details are being released about the arrest of a Liberty man Wednesday night. WJRS News is told 42-year-old Gregory Hines was pulling a trailer with a flat tire on the side of Owenstown School […]

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Adair County magistrate Daryl Flatt resigning from fiscal court

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Adair County magistrate Daryl Flatt has announced he plans to resign from his position on the fiscal court at the end of March. Flatt, who also serves as the EMS Director in Adair County, is […]

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Mayor applauds efforts of city employees during recent winter weather event, as city prepares for this weekend’s snow

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas took some time during last night’s city council meeting to applaud the work of city employees during the most recent winter weather event. Thomas said it was a collaborative effort […]

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Local Emergency Management Director encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

With winter weather making its way into the Lake Cumberland area today, Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Bray is encouraging people to be prepared. Bray was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday and spoke […]

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KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]

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Saniah Tyler has not let her lack of playing time keep her from trying to conform to what coach Kenny Brooks wants her to do

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Saniah Tyler played in 32 games as a sophomore last season at Kentucky and made 13 starts while averaging 10.2 points per game — second most on the team. She had 17 […]

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RCSO works three-vehicle collision on Highway 80

January 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office worked a three-vehicle collision on Highway 80 yesterday. The collision happened yesterday afternoon just after 3 o’clock near the intersection of Highway 80 and West Drive. The sheriff’s office said […]

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Obituaries

Garnet Lee Burton, age 92, of Russell Springs

January 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Garnet Lee Burton, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on January 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 92 years of age. Born October 11, 1932, in Russell Springs, he was a son […]

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Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, Jr., age 76, of Lakeland, Florida

January 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Franklin “Frank” Lee Heath, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida, passed from this life Monday, January 6, 2025. He was 76 years of age. Frank was born November 26, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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