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August 6, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 5, 2026 ] Lake Area Foundation Accepting Live Auction Donations Through August 21 WJRS News
[ August 5, 2026 ] Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer WJRS News
[ August 5, 2026 ] Feeding America Distribution Planned Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
[ August 5, 2026 ] Stephen Davis, 78, of Russell Springs Obituaries
[ August 4, 2026 ] Liberty Officials Urge Residents to Continue Water Conservation as Emergency Effort Continues WJRS News

Superintendent Ford addresses citizen concerns about federal funds

March 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

At the most recent board of education meeting, a citizen raised concerns about what would happen if federal funds for public schools were cut. Superintendent Michael Ford said he didn’t believe federal funds would be […]

UK signee Acaden Lewis wanted to help eastern Kentucky flood victims

March 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky basketball commit Acaden Lewis and his father, Jarett, learned about the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, they wanted to do something to help. “We are big on community service,” Jarett […]

KRV instructors have knowledge, passion for what they do

March 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Today, we wrap up our series on Kentucky Recovery Vocational and its efforts to address substance use and workforce issues. WJRS News spoke to KRV Executive Director Jeric DeVore about KRV’s instructors and the role […]

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.
Community Conversation 7-30
Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.