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  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Sweep McCreary County in Soccer Action Local Sports
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Kentucky Supreme Court Coming to Campbellsville University WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Casey County Judge-Executive Responds to Complaints About Spectrum Contractors WJRS News
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

March 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The council is expected to accept a bid for the cast iron and asbestos water line […]
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Phyllis Diane York, age 79, of Russell Springs

March 11, 2026 Sean Hammond
Phyllis Diane York, 79, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, February 9th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 14, 2026 1:00 PM at the Faith Temple […]
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George Lee Cox, Jr., age 67, of Clarksville, Indiana

March 11, 2026 Sean Hammond
George Lee Cox, Jr., 67, of Clarksville, IN passed away Friday, March 6th, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. George was born in Elizabethtown, KY on September 16, 1958, a son of the late Margaret (Taylor) […]
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Russell Springs City Hall to be closed temporarily tomorrow

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed temporarily tomorrow. City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. During this time, staff will be unavailable to assist the public. City Hall will reopen […]
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Two Russell Springs residents injured in fatal crash in Green County

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Russell Springs residents were among those injured in a three-vehicle collision in Green County Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police say the collision happened a little after 9 a.m. on Highway 88 in Green County. […]
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Murray receives U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “Star of Life” Award

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Joey Murray was a recipient of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District “Star of Life” Award. Late in the evening of July 25, Murray spotted a capsized 16-foot boat in the […]
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Air Methods expects to begin Russell County operations this summer

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Last week on local news, we reported that Air Methods, an air medical transport company, will soon be operating in Russell County at the Russell County Airport. Representatives from Air Methods were at this week’s […]
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Columbia man indicted on murder charge in shooting death of his son

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was indicted on a murder charge in a case involving the shooting death of his son. Phillip Bruce Hadley was indicted by an Adair County grand jury last week on a charge […]
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Kevin’s Kids Concert scheduled for April 25

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
The annual Kevin’s Kids Concert is coming up soon. The annual Kevin Williams concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. The concert raises funds for the Russell County Family […]
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Man indicted in Pulaski County for custodial interference following FBI investigation

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Jackson County man serving a federal prison sentence on child exploitation charges was indicted in Pulaski County on a charge of custodial interference. Authorities say it stems from an incident last year, in which […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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