WJRS News

August 6, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ 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
[ August 5, 2026 ] Lake Area Foundation Accepting Live Auction Donations Through August 21 WJRS News

Missing Juvenile from Jamestown

July 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron has information on a missing juvenile from the Jamestown area…

Lakefest was Held Over the Weekend

July 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer talked with WJRS NEWS about this past weekend’s 50th Lakefest celebration… Mayor Shearer also wished to thank WJRS for promotion of the event. Lakefest was founded by Welby and Mae Hoover […]

RC Fiscal Court Meets this Evening

July 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet for their regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting is scheduled to get underway at 6:00 pm. Here’s the full agenda… WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY […]

Changes in Sheriff’s Department Service Fee

July 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS NEWS about some of the changes in service fee charges that have gone into effect for Kentucky sheriff’s offices… Sheriff Polston also touched on the benefit of […]

More on the SRO Training

July 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

We finish our discussion today with School Resource Officer and Class Instructor Bill Eckler on the level one Department of Criminal Justice SRO training in Richmond recently completed by four local school resource officers, Jackie […]

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Clinton County

July 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

According to the Kentucky State Police, this past Wednesday just after 5 pm, Trooper Jordan Carter assisted the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department in executing a search warrant at a residence on Fairgrounds Road in the […]

Adair County Search and Rescue Group Disbanding

July 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

A statement released this week by the Adair County Search and Rescue says lack of participation, changes in community support, and the inability to meet county needs as reasons for the disbanding. In the statement, […]

WJRS News

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.

Missing Juvenile from Jamestown

Lakefest was Held Over the Weekend

RC Fiscal Court Meets this Evening

Changes in Sheriff’s Department Service Fee

More on the SRO Training

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Clinton County

Adair County Search and Rescue Group Disbanding

Safety Precautions in Jamestown During Lakefest Celebration

More on Local Officers Becoming Certified School Resource Officers

City Hall in Jamestown Hours During Fourth of July Holiday