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[ September 5, 2026 ] RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges WJRS News
[ September 5, 2026 ] Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork Obituaries
[ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News

Jamestown man arrested on multiple assault charges

June 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on multiple assault charges over the weekend. 37-year-old Matthew Popplewell of Jamestown was arrested and charged with assault second degree, assault third degree against a police officer, assault fourth degree […]

Coroner’s office investigating apparent murder-suicide in Jabez Saturday night

June 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Coroner’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in the Jabez community Saturday night. The coroner’s office was called out at around 8:45 Saturday night to a residence on Cherokee Trail […]

Lakers vs Campbellsville
Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.
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.