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August 7, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ 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
[ August 6, 2026 ] Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base WJRS News
[ August 6, 2026 ] Firefighters Called to Early Morning Blaze at Stephens Pipe & Steel WJRS News

Indictments were Handed Up Monday

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Grand Jury met on Monday and handed up indictments on 13 individuals on a variety of charges, according to court records. The following were indicted by the grand jury: Ronnie D. Lawless, […]

Immunization Requirements for Russell County Schools

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

Superintendent Michael Ford updated parents on immunization requirements as the first day of school is now less than a month away… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ford-7-23.mp3

KSP Post 15 Employee Honored in Lexington

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky State Police recently honored 14 civilian employees at a ceremony in Lexington, including Brittany Kenyon, an administrative specialist at Post 15 in Columbia. Kenyon received a Post Operations Support Award at the event. […]

4-H Happenings

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron files this report for local news on the latest with Russell County 4-H… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Aaron-7-23.mp3

Bevin Backed Pension Bill Passes State House

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS News on Monday’s passage of House Bill 1 for the viability of quasi-government agencies in the Commonwealth… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/West-7-23.mp3

Library Board Meets this Afternoon

July 23, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Public Library Board of Directors will be having a special called meeting at 1:00 pm today to approve June 2019 Construction Pay Applications in regards to the building of the new library […]

RS Woman Arrested on Meth and Other Charges

July 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A fight call resulted in meth charges for a Russell Springs woman this past Friday night, according to the Russell Springs Police Department. Just before 9 pm, Officers Nathan Antle and Ethan Pike received a […]

Boat Collision Saturday Leads to Arrest

July 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A head-on collision involving two boats on Saturday landed a Nicholasville man in the Russell County Detention Center, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The collision happened near Lowgap Island on Lake […]

Jamestown Man Arrested on Criminal Mischief and Other Charges

July 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Kentucky State Police on a variety of charges late Saturday night, according to jail records. Jeffrey Allen Elmore, 44, was charged with fleeing or evading police 1st degree […]

JPD Monthly Activity Report

July 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns presented his department’s monthly activity report before the Jamestown City Council last week. There were three accidents without injury investigated, three accidents with injury investigated, 11 arrests made, eight criminal […]

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.