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RC School Board Met Last Evening

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education met last evening for the June meeting for the school leaders… Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and give details of what took place…

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RS City Council Met in Special Session Monday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News caught up with Mayor Eddie Thomas following the meeting…

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Kentucky to Expand Access to Treatment and Recovery Services

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a portion of its 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, beginning July 1st. This program […]

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Special Called Meeting

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Library Board of Trustees will have a special called meeting this evening at 5:00 pm at 94 North Main Street in Jamestown. Some of the items on the agenda include… Construction progress […]

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Obituaries

Geza S. Kovacs, 90, of Jamestown

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary can be listened to below… Geza S. Kovacs, 90, of Jamestown, Ky. died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Signature Health/Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. He was a Veteran of US […]

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Michael Dean Caudill Jr., age 39, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Michael Dean Caudill Jr., age 39, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Kelly Caudill of Russell Springs   One Daughter Hannah Elizabeth Caudill […]

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Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: Six Children Freddie Wayne […]

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Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

According to media outlets, Adam and Jeremy Hill were charged in an indictment that was handed up on Wednesday in Bowling Green. The indictment alleges that Jeremy Hill wanted to obtain a loan to consolidate […]

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Mayor Nick Shearer Talks about this Year’s Lakefest Celebration

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

This year’s Lakefest celebration takes place July 5th and 6th on the square in Jamestown. This will mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration. Mayor Shearer stopped by our studios last week to talk more […]

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Woman Arrested in Adair on Drug Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

A Russell County woman was arrested in Adair County Friday on drug and other charges by the Columbia Police Department. On Friday morning, Columbia Police Department officers responded to Five Star on Hudson Street to […]

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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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