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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

RCHS, RCMS Baseball and Softball teams in action this evening

March 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams are in action this evening. The Lady Lakers are set to host Wayne County this evening at the Kay Morris Softball Complex getting underway at 5:00. […]

Lakers lose another close one to Monroe County

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team lost another close game to Monroe County last night, this one coming by way of a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 7th inning that gave the Falcons a 9-8 […]

Lady Lakers fall to Southwestern with walk-off double

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team also lost a heartbreaker yesterday, falling 5-4 to Southwestern as the Lady Warriors hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the 7th to get the win. After falling down […]

Laker Track Results from Russell County competition

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

Below is a look at Russell County Laker Track results from the Russell County All-Comers Meet held Tuesday night at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Girls Results Relay Events 4×800 Relay – 2nd Place Marlee […]

RCMS Softball rallies to defeat Campbellsville

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team fell down early, but scored 9 runs in the 3rd inning en route to a 14-8 win over Campbellsville yesterday. The Lady Lakers were led by […]

UK Gymnast Anna Flynn Cashion looking forward to competing in NCAA Championship

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Anna Flynn Cashion stands out from her Kentucky gymnastics teammates because she’s a bit taller at 5-foot-8. All but two of her teammates are 5-foot-4 or shorter. “When I was younger, […]

Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a 9-5 victory over Adair County last night. Brylie Hardwick led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits, including a three-run home run in the 4th inning. […]

Lakers drop district game to Monroe County

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped a district game to Monroe County last night by a score of 3-2. The Lakers trailed 3-1 headed into the final frame. The Lakers scored one run in the bottom […]

Russell County to host track meet

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County will host a track meet today at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Russell County will host Casey, Cumberland County, Glasgow, Somerset, and Southwestern for the meet today. The meet will get underway […]

Jamarrion Harkless came home to UK in hopes of being a dominant run stopper this season

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Defensive lineman Jamarrion Harkless was a consensus three-star prospect coming out of Frederick Douglass and a top 100 defensive lineman nationally. However, he turned down chances to play for Kentucky and Louisville […]

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.