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One person reportedly dead following two-vehicle accident on parkway

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

One person is reported dead following a two-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon. WJRS News is told another person was seriously injured in the accident and taken to the hospital. The accident occurred […]

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Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bass Fishing duo of Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw had a big weekend. The duo finished 9th place at the tournament at Green River Lake and earned the Anglers of the Year […]

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Russell County Fair Pageant Winners

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

Below is a list of results from the pageants at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this past Saturday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Boys 12-18 Months Winner – Korbin Lynn Shelton 1st runner-up […]

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Russell County Fair Friday and Saturday event results

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

Below is a list of results from Friday and Saturday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair, as provided by the Jaycees. Pony/Mule Pull Lightweight Heath Daugherty Eddie Copley Sam Tackett Linden Carter Heavyweight Linden […]

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Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

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Russell County Schools moving to 4 days per week preschool

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be transitioning to a four-day week for preschool students beginning next school year. The board of education approved the change at its meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s a […]

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Huckaby and Murray file for reelection to city council seats; Voils files for soil and water conservation

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

We have more candidate filings to report. Lance Huckaby has filed to run for another term on the Russell Springs City Council. William Murray has filed to run for another term on the Jamestown City […]

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Local law enforcement makes multiple weekend arrests

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement officers made multiple arrests over the weekend. 47-year-old Julie A. Ritchie and 56-year-old Susan Walls, both of Liberty, were arrested at around 5 a.m. yesterday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. […]

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Monday at the Russell County Fair

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

The off-road challenge will be the featured event at the Russell County Jaycees Fair this evening. The off-road challenge gets underway on the main track at 7:00 this evening. The dairy show gets underway at […]

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Talented Charlotte McCurry ‘blessed’ to have UK offer

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT In the last six weeks John Hardin sophomore guard Charlotte McMurry has received Power Four scholarship offers from Kentucky, Wisconsin, Providence, Texas A&M, Miami (Fla.) and Indiana. She already had offers from […]

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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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