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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

Detention Center Report

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jailer Bobby Dunbar gave his monthly detention center report during this week’s regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court… Total expenses for the detention center totaled $135,587.12.

Sheriff’s Department Report for June

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Chief Deputy Jerry Melton with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office gave the sheriff’s activity report for June in front of county leaders earlier this week in Jamestown…

Discretionary Road Funds Awarded to County

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

As reported earlier this week on local news, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $313,539 in discretionary funds for the realignment of the KY 910 and KY […]

Commodity Distribution is Tomorrow

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Tomorrow, Judge Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on South Highway […]

RC Fiscal Court Meets this Afternoon

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will have a special called meeting that will take place at 1:00 pm this afternoon. Here’s the full agenda for the meeting… RESOLUTION 19-12 – MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH KYTC […]

RC Fiscal Court Met Monday Night

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson sat down with WJRS NEWS following Monday night’s lengthy regular monthly meeting of the fiscal court where state officials announced some important funding for a road project, among other items… […]

Ambulance Services Continues Interlocal Agreement to Help Fund 911

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS NEWS has learned the Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors has chosen to continue as a contributing partner to fund 911 services as part of an interlocal agreement with several other local entities. […]

Alcohol Sales for the County

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

n his ABC report on Monday night, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson said that for the month of May, the most recent reporting month, the county collected $11,261.78 in regulatory fees for alcohol sales with $2,069.42 going […]

WJRS Talks with Manager at Local Marina About the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jeremy Enck, general manager at Safe Harbor Jamestown, formerly Jamestown Resort and Marina, spoke to WJRS NEWS about the past holiday weekend at the popular local tourist destination… Enck, who is still relatively new to […]

Search Warrant Leads to Three Arrests

July 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

A search warrant was executed at 340 Roy Lane near the Salem/ Gosser Ridge area of Russell County this past Friday night, resulting in three arrests, according to the Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. Arrested […]

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.