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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 3, 2026 ] Two Arrested After Geneva Drive Search Warrant; Suspected Meth and Fentanyl Seized WJRS News
[ August 3, 2026 ] Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating WJRS News
[ August 3, 2026 ] Janet Clark, 75, of Jamestown Obituaries
[ August 3, 2026 ] Dawn Marie Clifton, 58, of Columbia Obituaries
[ August 3, 2026 ] Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Fairview Community WJRS News

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, of of Jamestown

November 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, passed away November 1, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Glenda was born on March 27, 1943, to Philip Carl and Ruth Bledsoe Combest at her maternal grandparents, […]

Adair fiscal court shoots down proposal to implement fee pooling for sheriff’s office

November 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

The fiscal court in neighboring Adair County denied a proposal by the county judge-executive’s office to implement a fee pooling system for the sheriff’s office at a meeting earlier this week. County Judge-Executive Larry Russell […]

‘Fall Back’ this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends

November 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Daylight saving time comes to an end on Sunday, bringing with it an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving officially ends at 2 a.m. on November 2nd and resumes on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This […]

Chronic Wasting Disease found in wild deer in Pulaski County

November 1, 2025 Zac Oakes

Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed in a wild deer harvested by a hunter earlier this hunting season in neighboring Pulaski County. This […]

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.
Community Conversation 7-29
Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.
Community Conversation 7-28
Former Laker football coach Lucas Ford discusses taking over as director of the Russell County Youth Football League. He shares details on upcoming registration dates, a free youth football camp, and plans to grow the program by teaching fundamentals, building character, and creating a strong foundation for the future of Laker football. Lucas also highlights the importance of community support and getting young athletes involved early in the game.