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September 24, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 24, 2026 ] Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown Obituaries
[ September 24, 2026 ] IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues WJRS News

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License Renewals and Written Tests to Resume this Week

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Persons needing driver’s licenses renewed, or others needing to take a written driver’s test, have some good news. Circuit clerk Tony Kerr told WJRS NEWS that written exams will resume this Thursday in his office […]

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Voting Changes for Upcoming Primary

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Changes to how persons can vote in Russell County during the upcoming June 23rd primary election have been announced. County Clerk Sue Popplewell Brockman says the changes are necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of […]

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City Council and School Board Filing Deadline is Tuesday

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

The filing deadline for city council and school board elections in Russell County is quickly approaching. Persons interested in serving on either the Jamestown or Russell Springs City Council, or as member of the school […]

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Lakefest Celebration Cancelled

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

This year’s annual Lakefest Celebration in downtown Jamestown has been cancelled. In a statement to WJRS News on Sunday, Mayor Nick Shearer said he had received a letter from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department […]

Community Conversation 9-23
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.
Community Conversation 9-21
Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.
Lakers vs Taylor County
Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.
Community Conversation 9-18
Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.
Community Conversation 9-17
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.