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[ August 16, 2026 ] Bobby Popplewell, 95, of Russell Springs Obituaries
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[ August 16, 2026 ] Firefighters Evacuate Wayne County Care Home Following Gas Leak WJRS News

Lake Cumberland District, entire state in lowest level of COVID spread

April 3, 2023 Derek Aaron

The 10-county Lake Cumberland District continues in the “green,” or low level of COVID-19 spread this week, and for the first time in a long time, the entire state of Kentucky is “green” this week, […]

Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, age 84, of Russell Springs

April 3, 2023 Sean Hammond

Barbara Fern Hopper Jackson, of Russell Springs, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was 84 years of age. Born December 1, 1938, at the “old homeplace”, she […]

Wearing His Dad’s Number as McDonald’s All-American Extra Special for Reed Sheppard

April 2, 2023 WJRS Staff

BY Larry Vaught Kentucky Mr. Basketball Reed Sheppard of North Laurel was thrilled when he was named a McDonald’s All-American, a rare honor for any Kentucky high school player. However, he got a special treat […]

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.