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August 6, 2026

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[ 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

LCDHD Inspections Report

July 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

News Director Derek Aaron has the latest retail and restaurant inspection report… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Aaron-7-18.mp3

Couple of Local Meetings Take Place this Evening

July 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council meets at 6:00 pm at City Hall in Jamestown for their regular monthly meeting and the Russell County Hospital District Board of Directors also meets at 6:00 pm in the hospital’s […]

Nancy Man Injured in One Vehicle Accident Tuesday

July 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

A one-vehicle wreck in the Nancy community in neighboring Pulaski County on Tuesday injured a Nancy man, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. A 2003 Toyota Tundra being driven by 59-year-old Ernest Larch was […]

RC Chamber of Commerce Met Tuesday; SCC President Spoke at the Meeting

July 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Dr. Carey W. Castle, President of Somerset Community College, sat down with WJRS News following Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, which was held at the SCC Russell Campus in Russell Springs… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Castle-7-17-1.mp3 Dr. Castle also […]

Tourist Commission Meets Today

July 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Board of Directors will have their regular monthly meeting today at 12:30 pm at the tourism office located between Arby’s and Long John Silvers in Russell Springs. The meeting is […]

Library to Temporarily Suspend Book Donations

July 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Beginning July 31st, the Russell County Public Library will be temporarily suspending their acceptance of book donations as they begin transitioning to the new facility. The library will resume accepting book donations once again beginning […]

Tattoo Scar Ban Removed from Regulations

July 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has filed an updated proposed administrative regulation, outlining requirements for tattoo studios in Kentucky, choosing not to move forward with the portion of the proposal that prohibited tattooing […]

Local School Board Met Monday

July 16, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford talked with WJRS News following Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the board of education at the Russell County ANC…

Chamber of Commerce Meets Today

July 16, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at the Somerset Community College-Russell Center on West Steve Wariner Drive for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Local FFA Recently Attended a Leadership Development Event

July 16, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron has the latest on a busy summer for the Russell County High School FFA chapter…

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.