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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

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Several severe thunderstorms moved across southern and south-central Kentucky between Friday night and Sunday night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power for a time. Locally, there were reports of trees down in […]

Two RS Men Arrested on Drug Charges

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

This past Friday night, a quantity of methamphetamine and numerous narcotics that were allegedly being sold were seized after the search of a residence on Melissa Drive off of Old Sano Rd., according to Russell […]

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Board of Health will be having a second reading of the mandatory Food Employee Certification and will be open to public comment at the Russell County Health Department, which is located […]

Preliminary Unemployment Rates for May

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for May 2019 was […]

Special Called Meeting Tuesday

June 24, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Some of the items on the agenda include… Open bids for roll off truck – resolution 19-08 ABC vehicle […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

June 22, 2019 Sean Hammond

A band of strong thunderstorms moved across much of southern and south central Kentucky last night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power. In Russell county, there were reports of trees down mainly […]

RS Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

Chad A. Davis, age 24, of Russell Springs was arrested after an ID and warrant check by Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice. Justice discovered that Davis had six outstanding warrants during the check. During […]

Motorcycle Accident Occurred this Morning

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

A one vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred this (Friday) morning on highway 619. The accident occurred at 10:40 am when Josh Wheeler, who was operating a 1996 motorcycle was driving on highway 619 north […]

Jamestown City Council Met Thursday Evening

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council met last evening for the regular monthly meeting for June for the city leaders. Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and shares what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shearer-6-21-19.mp3

RC Hospital Board Met Last Evening

June 21, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Hospital Board met last night with several items on the agenda. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson sit down with WJRS News following the meeting and discussed what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Thompson-1-.mp3 Thompson was evaluated […]

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.