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August 6, 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

Back to School Fundraiser

July 12, 2019 Sean Hammond

Cadylee Coffey spoke to WJRS News about a back to school fundraiser she and her online boutique, Whiskey Lee’s, is undertaking with the new school year on the horizon… Coffey said the venture blossomed into […]

Farmers Market Vouchers

July 12, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jane Gosser, the office manager at the Russell County Health Department, talked with WJRS News about Farmers’ Market vouchers available to those using the WIC program…

RC Chamber of Commerce Meets Next Week

July 12, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will be having their monthly meeting next Tuesday, July 16th at noon at the Somerset Community College-Russell Center Campus located at 848 W. Steve Wariner Drive in Russell Springs. […]

Fiscal Court Met in Special Session Wednesday

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News following Wednesday afternoon’s special called meeting of the fiscal court…

Affirmative Action Report

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Earlier this week the Russell County Fiscal Court heard the affirmative action report for the 2018-19 fiscal year. A total of 39 hires were made by the county government during that time period with 26 […]

Library Releases Usage Statistics

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield talked with WJRS News about the library’s impact on the community during the just completed fiscal year…

Health Department Receives Grant

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Health Department recently received a $10,000 Kentucky Prevention and Cessation grant to promote, educate and increase the availability of the Freedom from Smoking Cessation class to the community. The Russell County Hospital, […]

Commodity Distribution is Today

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Commodities are being distributed at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on South Highway 127 next to the radio station from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm or until all commodities are given away. For […]

Community Blood Drive is Today

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The monthly community blood drive will be from noon until 5:30 pm at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 North Main Street in Jamestown. One donor will win a $100 gift card, […]

RS City Council Meets this Evening

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council will meet for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting takes place at 6:00 pm this evening at City Hall in Russell Springs. Items on the agenda include… City notification system […]

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.