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September 24, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 24, 2026 ] Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown Obituaries
[ September 24, 2026 ] IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues WJRS News

Mini Golf Tournament

October 10, 2023 Sean Hammond

Attention golf enthusiasts and community supporters! ?️‍♂️ Second Annual Mini Golf Tournament ?️‍♀️ Get your putters ready and mark your calendars! ? Date: Saturday, November 4th ⏰ Kick-off Time: 10:00 a.m. ? Venue: Mini Indy […]

Downtown Days

October 10, 2023 Sean Hammond

Residents and friends, mark your calendars for a special event in neighboring Adair County! ? Columbia Downtown Days ? ? Dates: Friday, October 13th Saturday, October 14th ? Friday Highlights: Scrumptious food trucks for all […]

Jamestown Market

October 10, 2023 Sean Hammond

The next Jamestown Market event will be on Saturday, October 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The market will be held in the Judicial Center parking lot. Vendors wishing to attend will need to […]

Community Conversation 9-23
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.
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.