WJRS News

August 25, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 25, 2026 ] Monticello Man Arrested Following Investigation into Messages Sent to Minor WJRS News
[ August 25, 2026 ] $20 Million Available for Police Communications Upgrades WJRS News
[ August 25, 2026 ] Free Medication Disposal Pouches Available Through Russell County EMS WJRS News
[ August 25, 2026 ] Russell County Golfers Shoot Season-Best 150 in Win Over Casey County Local Sports
[ August 25, 2026 ] Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference WJRS News

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 […]

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 […]

Community Conversation 8-24
Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.
Lakers vs Adair County
Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.
Community Conversation 8-19
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.
Community Conversation 8-18
Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.
Community Conversation 8-17
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

Murder Charge Amended; Plea Deal Accepted

Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Leads to Arrests of Liberty Man

Columbia Man Arrested in RS on Drug and Other Charges

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

Two RS Men Arrested on Drug Charges

Lake Cumberland District Board of Health Meets Tuesday

Preliminary Unemployment Rates for May

Special Called Meeting Tuesday

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

RS Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges