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August 5, 2026

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[ 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

Mayor Nick Shearer Talks about this Year’s Lakefest Celebration

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

This year’s Lakefest celebration takes place July 5th and 6th on the square in Jamestown. This will mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration. Mayor Shearer stopped by our studios last week to talk more […]

Woman Arrested in Adair on Drug Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

A Russell County woman was arrested in Adair County Friday on drug and other charges by the Columbia Police Department. On Friday morning, Columbia Police Department officers responded to Five Star on Hudson Street to […]

Road Closure Starts Today

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

The Kentucky Department of Highways will temporarily close a portion of East Mount Eden Road at the intersection of KY 910 beginning today. The closure is part of the KY 910/Cumberland Parkway interchange project. During […]

RC Board of Education Meets this Evening

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

The Russell County Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will take place at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in room 114. The full agenda is below… 1. Call to Order […]

Chamber of Commerce Meets Tuesday

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting for June on Tuesday, at the South Kentucky RECC Meeting room at noon. RECC is located at 2405 North Main Street in Jamestown. This […]

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.