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September 4, 2026

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[ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
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Keith Appleby, age 63, of Jamestown

November 22, 2020 WJRS Staff

Keith Appleby, age 63, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, November 22nd, at Russell County Hospital. Keith was born in Jamestown, Ky on May 21, 1957 to the late Emma (Bell) and Johnny Appleby. Keith is […]

Jeffrey Lane Dutton, Jr., age 48, of Russell Springs

November 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

Jeffrey Lane Dutton, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his residence. He was 48. Born August 26, 1972, in Sharon, CT, he was a son of the late Jeffrey […]

Robert Linzy Bernard, age 88, of Russell Springs

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Robert Linzy Bernard, age 88, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, KY. Born June 30, 1932, in Russell Co., KY, he was […]

Louis Stargel, age 77, of Russell Springs

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Louis Stargel, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on November 17, 2020, at his home. He was 77 years of age. Born on April 8, 1943, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was a son of […]

Walter Alexander Jr., age 61, of Columbia

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Walter Alexander, Jr., 61, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence. Survivors include his son Brian Alexander of Columbia; four sisters Linda Turner of Columbia, Judy Alexander Keith of Campbellsville, Becky […]

Audrey Pike, age 88, of Russell Springs

November 18, 2020 Sean Hammond

Audrey Pike, age 88, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Metcalfe Health Care. Born on February 8, 1932, in Adair County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late […]

Mila Hopper, age 89, of Russell Springs

November 15, 2020 WJRS Staff

Mila Hope Stapp Hopper passed away on November 13, 2020. Born at Montpelier, KY on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Wolford and Clyde Stapp. She was preceded in death […]

Dean Mann, age 85, of Russell Springs

November 15, 2020 WJRS Staff

Dean Mann, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was 85 years of age. Born on April 6, 1935, in Russell County, Kentucky, Dean was the son of the late […]

Austyn Tylar Deel, age 22, of Russell Springs

November 13, 2020 WJRS Staff

Austyn Tylar Deel, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Russell County, Kentucky. He was 22. Born July 16, 1998, in Somerset, KY, he was a son of Shelly Moore Deel. […]

Glenn A. Coffey, age 81, of Russell Springs

November 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

Glenn A. Coffey, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 81 years of age. Born on January 16, 1939, in Russell […]

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.
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.