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Serious Accident on Cumberland Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Details are still sketchy following a two vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon near mile marker 61 on the Cumberland Parkway, just a mile or so west of the Russell Springs exit.    The accident occurred around […]
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Congressman Comer Will Hold Telephone Town Hall on Thursday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Congressman James Comer plans to host a live telephone town hall at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 30th to update constituents and answer questions on issues facing America. If votes are called and Congressman Comer must […]
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Grand Jury Returns Several Indictments on Tuesday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Several persons were indicted Tuesday by the Russell County Grand Jury. In addition to the indictments announced yesterday, the following persons were indicted: • Daniel Muthig, age 28 of Russell Springs, along with 29 year […]
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“Shortened” Russell County Fair Starts Thursday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
A “shortened” Russell County Jaycee Fair gets underway Thursday at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell County.   The 2020 version of the Russell County Fair will be three nights only and with no carnival.    The floral […]
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Ronnie Gene Loy, age 71, of Jamestown

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Ronnie Gene Loy, age 71, of Jamestown,  died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born in Russell County to Barbara Ballenger Miller and […]
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Shelby Jean Hadley, age 81, of Jamestown

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Shelby Jean Hadley,  age 81, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, July 27th, in Lexington, KY. Shelby Jean was born in Jamestown, KY on February 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis (Wilson) and Garfield  Dabney. […]
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Repairs to Begin Next Week on Highway 127 near Wolf Creek Dam

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff
Slide Repairs to Begin Next Week on U.S. 127 in Russell County Project area is near Wolf Creek Dam overlook SOMERSET, Ky. (July 28, 2020) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning […]
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Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble Set for September 10th

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff
Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Golf Scramble Thursday, September 10th, 2020 Rain Date-September 17, 2020 10:00 AM (CDT) Shotgun Start Lakewood Country Club   Team Registration ($240 per 4-person team) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: mulligan & […]
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High School Sports, Including Football and Volleyball, Given Green Light

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has voted this morning to start high school football on September 11th. Full practice for high school football teams across the state can start on August 24th. The Athletic […]
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Supreme Court Announces More Changes to Court Operations

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff
Frankfort, KY – Today the Supreme Court entered two orders that provide further guidance on how the Judicial Branch can safely carry out court operations. These orders clarify requirements for court facilities and proceedings, address staffing […]
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    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.

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    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.

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  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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