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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ August 5, 2026 ] Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer WJRS News
  • [ August 5, 2026 ] Feeding America Distribution Planned Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
  • [ August 5, 2026 ] Stephen Davis, 78, of Russell Springs Obituaries
  • [ August 4, 2026 ] Liberty Officials Urge Residents to Continue Water Conservation as Emergency Effort Continues WJRS News
  • [ August 4, 2026 ] Two Area School Districts Delay Start of School Year Due to Construction WJRS News
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Russell County’s Judge-Executive Says Reporting Timeline Didn’t Reflect Recent Opioid Abatement Spending

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County has spent more than $80,000 in opioid abatement funds on prevention and treatment efforts since last August, according to County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. Last week, WJRS NEWS reported on opioid abatement spending by […]

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Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Roger was born in Jamestown, KY on November 13, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Rogers) and Hobert Carnes. He […]

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Kevin Wilson, 54, of Russell Springs

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Kevin Wilson, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 10 2026 at Phoenix, AZ . He was born on Sunday, August 22 1971, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Casey County Board of Education has approved a revision to the 2026-2027 school calendar as a proactive response to the ongoing water supply concerns affecting the community. Under the revised calendar, the first day […]

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Liberty Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges Following Traffic Stop

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Liberty man is facing multiple charges following a Sunday night traffic stop in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Deputy Devin Blakey stopped a vehicle just north […]

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Russell County Sheriff’s Office Reports Busy June, Strong Fiscal Year Collections

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office remained busy throughout the month of June, according to Sheriff Derek Polston’s monthly report presented Monday morning to the Russell County Fiscal Court. Sheriff Polston reported deputies responded to a […]

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Russell County Hospital’s $30 Million Expansion Project Remains on Schedule

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

Construction continues to move forward on the largest expansion and renovation project in the history of Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson says work on the approximately $30 million project remains on schedule, with […]

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Russell County Middle School SBDM Council to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle School Site-Based Decision-Making Council has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday morning to continue the process of selecting the school’s next principal. The meeting will begin at 8:00 Central Time […]

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Russell County Awarded $1.049 Million for Road Improvements

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court will receive more than $1 million in state funding for county road resurfacing projects that are expected to begin within the next month. Under an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation […]

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Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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