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Three Persons Arrested Tuesday in Casey County

July 21, 2026 WJRS Staff

Three people were arrested Tuesday in separate incidents in Casey County. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Taysean Coleman of Danville was arrested Tuesday morning. Coleman is charged with fourth-degree assault, criminal mischief […]

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Russell County Schools Moves Student Registration Online

July 21, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County parents are being reminded that it’s time to complete the school district’s new online registration process before students return to class. Russell County Director of Pupil Personnel Jessica Gossage says the new system […]

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Laker Gym to Receive $107,000 High-Tech Upgrade Thanks to Anonymous Donor

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County High School is gearing up for another busy year of athletics with several facility improvements and additional support for game-day operations. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Athletic […]

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Russell County Schools to Designate Veteran Parking at Every School

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff

Military veterans will soon have reserved parking spaces at every Russell County school. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Superintendent Michael Ford presented a proposal to partner with the Kentucky […]

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Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County School District’s summer feeding program has provided nearly 100,000 meals to local children during the summer break. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Ford presented Food Services Director Jessica […]

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Russell Springs Firefighters Extinguish Fully Involved House Fire

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning on Oaks Drive, off Damron Creek Road in northern Russell County. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Barnett told WJRS NEWS firefighters were dispatched […]

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Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff

Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 20, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana, Anna Belle was a daughter of the late Van Austin Scott […]

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Danville Man Arrested Following Jamestown Crash

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Danville man is facing several charges following a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Jamestown. According to authorities, 25-year-old Robert Armstrong of Danville was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. Armstrong is charged with driving […]

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Several Weekend Arrests Reported Across the Region

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff

Law enforcement agencies across the Lake Cumberland region reported several arrests over the weekend. In Russell County, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan of Russell Springs was arrested Friday night by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. She is charged […]

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Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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