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September 4, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges WJRS News

Lois Ellen Norfleet, age 83, of Russell Springs

January 1, 2024 WJRS Staff

Lois Ellen Norfleet, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 83 years of age. Born June 16, 1940, in Carthage, Indiana, she was […]

Several local closings today

January 1, 2024 Zac Oakes

There are several closings to report with the New Year holiday today. Both Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed today for the holiday, as will the Russell County Courthouse. The Russell County […]

Russell County Schools back in session tomorrow

January 1, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be back in session tomorrow as winter break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]

Latest LCDHD Restaurant and Retail Inspections

January 1, 2024 Zac Oakes

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Salem Elementary – 99 percent – Walk-in cooler door seals in poor repair and Walk-in cooler freezer door […]

Man being served warrant dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Pulaski County

January 1, 2024 Zac Oakes

A man in Pulaski County died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after deputies attempted to serve warrants on him. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to serve warrants on 46-year-old John Lloyd […]

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.
Community Conversation 8-31
Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.