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Third Straight Month of Growth for Independent Voters

June 9, 2025 Sean Hammond

Secretary of State Michael Adams says Kentucky is continuing to see growth among voters registered under political affiliations outside the two major parties. For the third month in a row, that “other” category outpaced both […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet at 10 o’clock this morning. Judge Executive Randy Marcum is expected to make appointments to the tourism and ethics boards. The court will also consider resolutions for a […]

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Latest LCDHD restaurant and retail inspections

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Dollar General on East Steve Wariner Drive – 99 percent – carts, ladders, and inventory in aisles; water leak […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, wanton endangerment charges

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on charges including burglary and wanton endangerment charges. Russell Springs Police arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Malone yesterday. He’s charged with wanton endangerment first degree, burglary first degree, and […]

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Sheriff’s office arrests woman on drug charge

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman early yesterday morning on a drug charge. 50-year-old Shelley Coons was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine, careless driving, and […]

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Sophie Galloway proud of obstacles she overcame to make NCAA

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Sophie Galloway was a four-time Gatorade Kentucky Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year who won eight Class 3A state championships, including the long jump, triple jump and 100-meter hurdles her […]

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Hometown Favorites – Snap’s Soda Shop

June 8, 2025 Riley Coffey

Snap’s Soda Shop brings that classic old-school parlor feel to life right at the Jamestown Square—serving up a variety of unique sodas, milkshakes, sweet treats, and a solid lineup of sandwiches for lunch. It’s a fun […]

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Leslie Dawn Miller, age 53, of Somerset

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff

Leslie Dawn Miller, age 53, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, June 7th, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.    Leslie was born in La Grange, IL on June 3, 1972, a daughter of Doris […]

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Harry G. Foley, age 77, of Columbia

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff

Harry G. Foley,  age 77, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 5th, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Harry was born in Somerset, KY on January 14, 1948, a son of the late Orpha […]

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Marilyn Roy, age 84, of Russell Springs

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff

Ms. Marilyn Graham Hale Roy, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 84 years, 3 months and 17 days. Ms. Marilyn was […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • 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.

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