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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 1, 2026 ] Russell County Golf Competes at London and Monticello Local Sports
  • [ September 1, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Place Fourth at Fort Knox Golf Tournament Local Sports
  • [ September 1, 2026 ] Russell County Soccer Teams Split Matches with Taylor County Local Sports
  • [ September 1, 2026 ] Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges WJRS News
  • [ September 1, 2026 ] Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th WJRS News
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Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
A traffic stop Monday evening in Casey County led to the arrest of a Liberty woman on multiple charges. According to court records, Deputy Jamie Smallwood stopped a vehicle for having no visible license plate […]
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Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is just over a week away. This year’s meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m.     That was […]
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Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
Allan Robertson, 77, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Russell […]
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First National Bank Warns Customers About Phone Scam

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
First National Bank of Russell Springs is warning customers about scammers who are spoofing local bank phone numbers in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Bank officials say caller ID can be faked, […]
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Mid-90s Heat Brings Serious Risks for Children, Pets and Seniors

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Extreme heat can turn a parked vehicle deadly within minutes There is no safe amount of time to leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle. On a sunny day, the vehicle acts […]
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Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Survivors include: His wife – Dorothy Andrew Sullivan Three sons – Gene Antle and GaVon Antle, both […]
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Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Cancer Center. Survivors include: Wife — Rita Anderson Curry Three sons — Mark Curry, Kyle Anderson Curry and Wesley Brown. Funeral services […]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Legacy Will Continue

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lindsey Westerfield, Community Engagement Coordinator for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, said she had just finished a meeting and was sitting at her computer when State Director Libbie Suttles called with the news that […]
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Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Russell County Laker Marching Band took the field at the 49th Annual Mark Twain Pre-Season Marching Band Exhibition, marking the beginning of the 2026 marching season. This year’s production is titled “When […]
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U.S. 127 Across Wolf Creek Dam Closing Wednesday

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be temporarily closed Wednesday, September 2nd, for ongoing rehabilitation work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the highway will be closed at the dam from 8:00 a.m. […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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