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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 7, 2026 ] David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs Obituaries
[ August 7, 2026 ] Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Dunnville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Russell Springs WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Russell County Indictment Leads to Arrest on Rape, Incest Charges WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Jamestown Applies for $1.5 Million Grant to Replace Water Intake Barge WJRS News

Russell County, most of state, in green on new COVID map

November 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County joins most of the state in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. The map shows Russell County as […]

Burn ban lifted by Judge Robertson

November 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

Judge-Executive Gary Robertson lifted the countywide burn ban on Monday, following the rain received over the weekend. If dry conditions return, the burn ban could be reinstated. County officials ask that citizens remember the county […]

Multiple people hurt following Wayne County ambulance/cow collision

November 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

Multiple people were reportedly injured following a collision in Wayne County early Monday morning involving a cow and an ambulance. The collision occurred at around 2 a.m. Monday off East Highway 90 when a vehicle […]

State voter registration numbers continue to climb

November 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said voter registration numbers continue to climb in the state, and Russell County has seen a slight increase over the past month. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, […]

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.
Community Conversation 8-3
Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.
Community Conversation 7-31
Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.