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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 14, 2026 ] Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County Local Sports
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Reelected to Regional Board Post WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Summer Fun Continues at Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool WJRS News

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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, other charges

February 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on burglary and other charges Saturday afternoon. 27-year-old David Smith was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, burglary third degree, assault fourth degree – domestic violence, criminal mischief […]

Russell Springs man dies after boat capsizes

February 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man died Saturday morning after falling into the water in the Caney Fork area when his boat capsized. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News 44-year-old Armando Penaloza was pronounced deceased […]

Local gas prices slightly higher than state average

February 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are slightly higher than state average, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.81, with the state average coming in at $2.79. Russell County prices […]

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.