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[ August 15, 2026 ] KSP Arrests Albany Man on Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Columbia Woman Charged with Meth Trafficking, DUI WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County Local Sports

RC Schools return from Christmas Break; plans announced for meals

January 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will return to virtual instruction today following Christmas Break. Classes resume virtually today and as of now, the plan is for students to be able to return to the classroom on Jan. […]

12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday

January 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.12%. Deaths: We regret we must report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 263 deaths resulting in a 1.88% mortality rate (about 1 in 53) among known […]

West Virginia Junior McKneely Glad to be on UK’s Radar

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Isaac McKneely’s junior season won’t start until March 1 at the earliest but when it does, his coach says watch that a special player he is. “He is really a good player. […]

Laker Basketball Seasons Get Underway Tuesday

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will open their basketball seasons on Tuesday night. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will get underway at 5:30, with the […]

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Several Local Arrests Over the Weekend

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement report several arrests over the weekend. Among those arrested include: —32 year old Wesley Taylor of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday evening by Officer Lucas Justice of the Russell Springs Police Department […]

Betty Hawkins, age 71, of Russell Springs

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Betty Hawkins, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. She was 71 years of age. Born on April 26, 1949, in Jamestown, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

Genice Stephens Riggins, age 83, of Russell Springs

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Genice Stephens Riggins, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home. She was 83 years of age. Born on March 4, 1937, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a […]

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.