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September 6, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 6, 2026 ] Lakers Outgain Eagles on Ground but Fall by Six Local Sports
[ September 6, 2026 ] Science Hill Man Charged in Alleged Abuse of One-Year-Old Child WJRS News
[ September 6, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams Local Sports
[ September 5, 2026 ] RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges WJRS News
[ September 5, 2026 ] Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork Obituaries

One Person Killed in ATV Accident Friday

January 1, 2022 Sean Hammond

An ATV accident Friday night has claimed the life of a young Russell County man. Reports are that Cody Gosser of Russell Springs was killed in the accident which occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Floyd […]

Flash Flood Warning for Portion of Russell County

January 1, 2022 Sean Hammond

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Casey County in central Kentucky… Southern Green County in central Kentucky… Southern Lincoln County in central Kentucky… Southeastern Taylor County in […]

Lakers vs Campbellsville
Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.
Community Conversation 9-4
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.
Community Conversation 9-3
Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.
Community Conversation 9-2
Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.
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.