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Fiscal Court passes ordinance regarding litter, nuisance complaints

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The fiscal court unanimously approved an amended ordinance regarding litter and nuisance complaints at its meeting this week. The amended ordinance requires vehicles hauling garbage to be covered to prevent litter from spilling out onto […]

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Tennessee man indicted on charges after allegedly assaulting fire chief, constable in Adair County

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was recently indicted on two charges of assault and other charges after he allegedly assaulted first responders as they worked the scene of a fatal traffic accident. Yesterday on local news, we […]

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Bill that would lower driver’s permit age to 15 advances out of committee

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

Teenagers in Russell County and across Kentucky could soon be eligible to apply for a driver’s permit a year earlier. House Bill 15 advanced out of committee in the state legislature yesterday. The bill, which […]

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Harrington, Ervin receive KMEA recognition

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County music educators were recently recognized by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Russell County Assistant Band Director Haley Harringon received the District 10 Middle School Teacher of the Year Award. Russell County Band […]

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Nick Mingione doesn’t plan to change aggressive base running philosophy

February 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky had an amazing 2024 baseball season that ended with the Cats playing in their first College World Series. Part of what made Kentucky so good was its aggressive base running and […]

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Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Blake Aaron, an agent for the Russell County Farm Bureau agency of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance, has been named 2024 Agent of the Year for KFB’s District Four. […]

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Lady Lakers fall in OT to South Warren; Lakers host Mercer County tonight

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell in overtime to South Warren at home last night by a score of 64-63. Four Lady Lakers finished with double figures in the scoring column, led by Aniyah Coffey […]

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RSPD Chief Shepard discusses RSES student pickup concerns

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard was a guest on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the issue of cars lining up in the emergency lane on Highway 127 by Russell Springs Elementary School […]

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Davis, Coffey selected for middle school all-star game

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County Middle School 8th Grade student athletes have been selected to participate in 2024-2025 Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West Basketball All-Star game. Myles Davis, Son of Ashley and Michelle Davis of Jamestown, and Will […]

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Bird Flu confirmed in Wayne County

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, has been confirmed in 10 counties in Kentucky, including Wayne County. At this time, Wayne County is the only county in the Lake Cumberland area […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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