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[ August 16, 2026 ] Bobby Popplewell, 95, of Russell Springs Obituaries
[ August 16, 2026 ] Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area WJRS News
[ August 16, 2026 ] Firefighters Evacuate Wayne County Care Home Following Gas Leak WJRS News
[ August 16, 2026 ] Two Teens Arrested in Pulaski County Homicide WJRS News
[ August 16, 2026 ] Bonnie Welker, 85, of Jamestown Obituaries

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 […]

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.