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  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director WJRS News
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  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Monument Square Traffic Restricted Wednesday for Filming WJRS News
  • [ September 20, 2026 ] Man Accused of Setting Mother’s Russell Springs Home on Fire WJRS News
  • [ September 20, 2026 ] Laker Band Earns Runner-Up Finish in Class 3A at Lincoln Invitational WJRS News
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Adair County Sheriff Releases Agency’s Activity Report for August

September 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to 951 calls to 911 during August, according to the agency’s monthly activity report released by Sheriff Gary Roy. Deputies served 76 arrest warrants, opened four criminal cases and […]
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Monticello Man Arrested Following KSP Drug Investigation

September 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky State Police arrested a Wayne County man Sunday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant at a Monticello residence. Trooper Derrick Dennis obtained a warrant for a home on Elm Street in Monticello […]
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Columbia Police Respond to 828 Calls During August

September 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Columbia Police Department responded to 828 calls for service and public contacts during August. According to Chief Evan Burton, Columbia Police Officers issued 50 citations, provided 16 motorist assists and conducted seven escorts. Officers […]
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Albany Awarded $24 Million for New Water Treatment Plant

September 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The City of Albany has been awarded a federal grant totaling more than $24,000,000 for construction of a new water treatment plant. Mayor James Bray announced the $24,800,000 grant Wednesday morning. The funding was awarded […]
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Lady Lakers Sweep Clinton County with Pair of Shutouts

September 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team earned a pair of shutout victories over the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs Tuesday evening. In varsity action, Russell County rolled to an 8-nothing win. Addison Coffey led the […]
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Russell County Golf Competes at London and Monticello

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County High School boys golf team competed in a pair of weekend tournaments. At Saturday’s South Laurel Invitational at London Country Club, the Lakers recorded a team score of 344. Gabe Browning led […]
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Lady Lakers Place Fourth at Fort Knox Golf Tournament

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker golf team placed fourth among 11 teams during competition Saturday, August 29th at Lindsey Golf Course at Fort Knox, earning additional points toward the All-State standings. Carleen Meyers led Russell […]
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Russell County Soccer Teams Split Matches with Taylor County

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County boys soccer teams split their matches against Taylor County. The Laker junior varsity team earned a 1-nothing victory. Ethan Schuning scored in the 28th minute, and the Russell County defense made the […]
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Casey County Deputies Arrest Woman on Warrant, Drug Charges

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
A traffic stop Monday evening in Casey County led to the arrest of a Liberty woman on multiple charges. According to court records, Deputy Jamie Smallwood stopped a vehicle for having no visible license plate […]
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Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for September 10th

September 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is just over a week away. This year’s meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m.     That was […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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