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August 5, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 5, 2026 ] Feeding America Distribution Planned Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
[ August 5, 2026 ] Stephen Davis, 78, of Russell Springs Obituaries
[ August 4, 2026 ] Liberty Officials Urge Residents to Continue Water Conservation as Emergency Effort Continues WJRS News
[ August 4, 2026 ] Two Area School Districts Delay Start of School Year Due to Construction WJRS News
[ August 4, 2026 ] Russell County Airport Board Reviews Website Proposal, Hears Aviation Business Requests WJRS News

Charges Dropped Against Two Wayne County Daycare Workers

June 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Two former daycare workers in neighboring Wayne County no longer face charges after the Wayne County Grand Jury chose not to indict them Tuesday, according to reports. In April, Diana Willett was charged with child […]

Nomination Meeting for District 9 Wildlife Commissioners Position is Thursday

June 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

The meeting will be at 6:30 central time Thursday at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. Karl Clinard currently holds the voluntary position and can serve one more four-year term. The 9th Wildlife District […]

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday

June 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

According to jail records. Another person has been arrested as a result of a search of a residence off old Sano Road on Melissa Drive according to Sheriff Derek Polston. Deputy Kenny Perkins arrested and […]

City of Russell Springs Offering Viewings of Rentals Online

June 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

Brian Stephens with the City of Russell Springs spoke to WJRS News about the new venture the city is taking in regards to its rental locations…

Veterans can Receive High School Diploma through a Program in Kentucky

June 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding those who served that Kentucky’s High School Diploma Program allows veterans who left school to enroll in the military and served during the World War II, Korea, […]

Two Rogers Scholars in the Lake Cumberland Area Organize Donation Drive

June 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

2018 Rogers Scholars Jon and Jenna Wood organized a “Thin Blue Line Teddy Bears” donation drive to provide police agencies with donated teddy bears and blankets for children in the midst of traumatic situations. The […]

RC IDA Meets Wednesday

June 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority will take place on Wednesday, June 26th at 8:30 am at the Duo Broadband business office headquarters in Jamestown.

Murder Charge Amended; Plea Deal Accepted

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man charged with murder in the shooting death of his father back in 2016 has had the murder charge amended to manslaughter, 1st degree, and has agreed to plead guilty to the […]

Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Leads to Arrests of Liberty Man

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

On Sunday, Officer Matt Parrish took a report for a stolen 2001 Ford Taurus. Then, in the early morning hours of Monday, Officer Ethan Pike conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Taurus matching […]

Columbia Man Arrested in RS on Drug and Other Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Early Monday morning, Russell Springs Police Officer Ethan Pike observed a vehicle with expired registration and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, Officer Pike requested assistance by Columbia Police Department Officer Kevin Atwood and […]

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.
Community Conversation 7-30
Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.