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09/01/2024

Former WRUS Personality James Mack Mallory Has Passed Away

James “Mack” Mallory, age 76, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Mack served our community, as an on air personality at WRUS, for 37 years, retiring in 2020 after a series of health issues. He also served as Minister of Music for several area churches through the years, was a member of the Russellville Optimist Club, and sang for a number of years with the DeGraffenried Chorale. We will provide funeral arrangements when they become available.

08/31/2024

08/31/2024

High School football finals:

Clarksville Rossview 31
Logan County 0

Glasgow 35
Russellville 12

08/30/2024

Congratulations to Pamela R Duncan you are the winner of our weekly Grand Ole Opry contest!

08/30/2024

This morning on Feedback, at 9:05, we will talk all things Logan County KY To***co & Heritage Festival with Polly Steenbergen, Executive Director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce.

https://www.tobaccofest.org/

08/29/2024

Today on Feedback, at 9:05, we will pay tribute to the huge Pop Hits of 1984. So break out the Aqua Net, put on your denim jacket and enjoy tunes from artists like Prince, Hall & Oats, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis & the News, and more!!

08/28/2024

Congratulations to our Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inaugural Class!! More information about the dinner and reception coming soon!

08/28/2024

The Russellville Fire Department responded to a house fire call on Wednesday morning. The fire occurred at 792 W. 9th Street. The residence has substantial damage. The roadway is now clear.

📷: WNKY Television

08/28/2024

This morning at 8:30, Amanda & Karen from Spayed And Aid of Kentucky will provide details on their upcoming events and activities. On Feedback, at 9:05, our guest will be Alissa Keller, Executive Director of Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County.

https://www.museumsofhopkinsville.org/

08/28/2024

***UPDATE AT 8:05. THE ROADWAY IS NOW CLEAR***

Logan County ECC has advised a house fire in the 700 block of West 9th Street, (between Bowling Street and Nashville Street) in Russellville, has the roadway partially blocked, due to the presence of fire equipment. Please avoid the area.

08/27/2024

View Kenneth Ray "Ken" Barrett's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/27/2024

Register by 4pm October 7th!

Spread the word! Ask your friends and family if they are registered! We don't want anyone to be turned away for not being registered!

As always, call us 270 726-6061 if you would like us to double check for you or if you have any questions!

08/27/2024

***CONTEST CLOSED***
Congratulations Pamela R Duncan you have won a pair of tickets to the Grand Ole Opry!

To win a pair of tickets to a Grand Ole Opry show of your choice (good thru Dec. 2025)-answer this week's brain teaser.
*This artist is originally from Perryville, Missouri.
*This artist became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2018.
*This artist is ACM- award winner with 5 #1 singles including Buy Me A Boat, Good Vibes and more
We’ll have a lucky winner Friday 8/30 around 4pm-Good Luck from YOUR station-WRUS!
***SPAMMERS WILL COMMENT ON YOUR POST & ASK YOU TO CLICK A LINK. DO NOT DO THIS. THE WAY TO ENTER OR WIN IS BY THE RULES ABOVE. WE REQUIRE NOTHING FURTHER. DON’T PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION TO AN ACCOUNT THAT SPOOFS OUR PAGE*

08/27/2024

KENTUCKY ALUMINUM PROCESSORS (KAP) BREAKING GROUND IN LOGAN COUNTY

Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD) President & CEO Brooke Brown Waldrup announced at Tuesday’s Logan Fiscal Court meeting that Kentucky Aluminum Processors (KAP) will soon break ground in the West Industrial Park. The company will create 75 new jobs. The ceremonial groundbreaking will take place September 9th at 10:00. KAP will be the first facility to locate in the West Industrial Park, located on the west side of the Russellville Bypass.

Waldrup also told the court LEAD is ready to move forward with the proposed speculative building project. The plan is to build a 100,000 square foot building, with plans for a 100,000 square foot pad adjacent to it for expansion, at a cost of approximately$6 million. LEAD has secured $2.75 million in state and federal grant funding for the project. The Logan Fiscal Court approved moving forward with financing on the project. The county will provide 90% of the funding, while the City of Russellville provides 10%.

08/27/2024

This morning at 8:30, Mandy Morris and Katie Tyson will provide us an update on the events and programs at your Logan County Public Library. On Feedback, at 9:05, Rob Johnson, of Logan Todd Baptist Association, and Jeff Noffsinger, Pastor of Dripping Spring Baptist Church, will provide details on the upcoming Logan Todd One-Night Crusade, Sept. 22, 2024.

08/26/2024

We have dispatched a crew to an outage North of Dunmor, affecting 344 members.

08/26/2024

This morning around 8:25, we'll get "A Look Into Your Library" with Mark Griffin from Logan County Public Library. At 8:30, we catch up on the events at The SKyPAC with Makenzie Belcher. Then, on Feedback, at 9:05, our guest is Kentucky's favorite storyteller, Byron Crawford.

08/25/2024

Long-time high school football coach Ken Barrett died on Saturday. He was 93. Barrett’s family made the announcement on social media, saying Barrett died less than 24 hours after entering hospice care. Barrett was a 1950 Princeton

08/24/2024

Final scores from the Lewisburg Bank Bowl

Warren Central 8
Russellville 6

Logan Co. 44
Butler Co. 13

08/23/2024

Congratulations to our winner you have won a pair of tickets to the Grand Ole Opry!

08/23/2024

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK!
The Lewisburg Bank Bowl will be played tonight at Logan County's Cougar Stadium!

🏈 RHS vs. Warren Central (5:30) & LCHS vs. Butler Co (8:30)
⏰Countdown to Kickoff @ 5:00PM
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08/23/2024

This morning at 8:30, Polly Steenbergen, Executive Director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, will give us an update on Chamber activities. On Feedback, at 9:05, it's "Pat On the Back" Friday! Your chance to give a word of praise or thanks to someone who deserves it, right here on the radio. Share your "Atta Boy" or "Atta Girl" by calling 270-726-6100 or 1-888-610-WRUS.

08/22/2024

UPDATE 3:25p
Roadway is clear …… Hull’s Environmental Services is on scene to clean up a small area of saturated dirt, but they and their equipment is off the roadway.

The Logan County KY Sheriff's Office is currently working an accident near 10855 Nashville Road (US431). A tow truck is on scene and they are going to attempt to keep one lane open. This may impact traffic for students dismissing Adairville School.

08/22/2024

On Feedback this morning at 9:05 we will discuss local history with AB Willhite.

08/21/2024

08/21/2024

Today, we were honored to receive a generous grant from the E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. This gift will directly support our vision to provide artistic experiences to enhance the lives of students in Logan County Schools and Russellville City Schools. We are deeply grateful and excited to put this into motion and expect to impact over 4,000 students over the course of this grant.

Thank you to the Carpenter Foundation for helping us open doors to artistic opportunities for students through Arts of Southern Kentucky. 💙🎭💛