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August 8, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 7, 2026 ] David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs Obituaries
[ August 7, 2026 ] Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Dunnville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Russell Springs WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Russell County Indictment Leads to Arrest on Rape, Incest Charges WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Jamestown Applies for $1.5 Million Grant to Replace Water Intake Barge WJRS News

Will Stein has made former UK players like JoJo Kemp feel welcomed at Kentucky since taking over as head coach in December.

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Running back JoJo Kemp came to Kentucky from Florida and played for coach Mark Stops from 2013-16. He finished his Kentucky career with 338 carries for 1,709 yards and 19 touchdowns. In […]

Russell County Bass Fishing duo earns 9th place finish; Angler of the Year title

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Bass Fishing duo of Ryan Stanton and Evan Bradshaw had a big weekend. The duo finished 9th place at the tournament at Green River Lake and earned the Anglers of the Year […]

Talented Charlotte McCurry ‘blessed’ to have UK offer

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT In the last six weeks John Hardin sophomore guard Charlotte McMurry has received Power Four scholarship offers from Kentucky, Wisconsin, Providence, Texas A&M, Miami (Fla.) and Indiana. She already had offers from […]

Laker Baseball falls to Bowling Green in region semifinals

May 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team fell to Bowling Green in the region semifinals last night by a score of 12-2. Tanner Stringer led the Lakers offensively with three hits on the night and one run batted […]

Jaxon Jelkin led Kentucky in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and Kentucky coach Nick Mingione thinks he will be a star in the major leagues

May 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky might not have had the baseball season it was expecting but senior right-handed pitcher Jaxon Jelkin and sophomore infielder Tyler Bell both had outstanding seasons for coach Nick Mingione. Jelkin was […]

Laker Baseball defeats Logan County in region tournament; faces off against Bowling Green in semifinals tonight

May 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team defeated Logan County 6-3 in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament yesterday. Masen Jasper led the Lakers with 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. Raylan McAninch also finished […]

Kentucky coach Will Stein there is no reason for UK and Louisville not to play football annually

May 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT When Kentucky coach Will Stein recently spoke at the Louisville Quarterback Club, he was asked about the importance of beating Louisville and when he would prefer to play the annual rivalry game […]

Laker Baseball begins region tournament play today

May 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will take on the Logan County Cougars in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament today. The matchup between the Lakers vs Cougars is the second game of the day […]

High school coach knew early that UK commit Miles Brown was special

May 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Matt McConnell was the head football coach at Westview High School in Martin, Tenn., in 2019 when he first saw Miles Brown at the youth camp he was hosting. “He was in […]

Laker Baseball will take on Logan County in opening round of region tournament

May 21, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team will open region tournament play on Monday against the Logan County Cougars. Russell County vs Logan County will be the second game of the day, with first pitch slated for around […]

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.
Community Conversation 8-5
Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.
Community Conversation 8-4
Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.
Community Conversation 8-3
Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.
Community Conversation 7-31
Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.