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September 4, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Injured Worker Airlifted Following Rescue at Wolf Creek Dam WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Pulaski County Man Convicted of Murder and Kidnapping WJRS News
[ September 2, 2026 ] Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library WJRS News

Courts Are Closed Until Mid April Except Emergencies

March 13, 2020 WJRS Staff

Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton issued an Order late Thursday, closing all court appearances until at least April 10th. Citing concern over spreading the Coronavirus, Minton ordered that there be no in person […]

Community Conversation 9-3
Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.
Community Conversation 9-2
Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.
Community Conversation 9-1
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.
Community Conversation 8-31
Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.
Lakers vs LaRue County
Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.