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Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia

July 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
Anna Belle West, 99, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 20, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana, Anna Belle was a daughter of the late Van Austin Scott […]
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Danville Man Arrested Following Jamestown Crash

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Danville man is facing several charges following a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Jamestown. According to authorities, 25-year-old Robert Armstrong of Danville was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. Armstrong is charged with driving […]
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Several Weekend Arrests Reported Across the Region

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
Law enforcement agencies across the Lake Cumberland region reported several arrests over the weekend. In Russell County, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan of Russell Springs was arrested Friday night by Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin. She is charged […]
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Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]
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Russell County School Board Meets Monday at RCANC

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5:00 Central Time in the Russell County Schools Auditorium and Natatorium Complex, in the room above the pool. Among the items on […]
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GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic Nears Completion in Russell Springs

July 19, 2026 WJRS Staff
A new wellness and medical aesthetics destination is getting closer to opening in Russell Springs. GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic announced this week that construction on its new location at 536 Steve Drive is nearing […]
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Jo Elva Flatt, 88, of Jamestown

July 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
Jo Elva Flatt, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Jo Elva was born in Jamestown, KY on January 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Beulah (Helm) and […]
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Shawn Stephens, 54, of Russell Springs

July 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
Shawn Sovel Stephens, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital – Lexington. He was born on Thursday, November 04 1971, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the […]
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Pavement Project to Begin Monday on KY 90 in Wayne County

July 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wayne County motorists should expect delays beginning next week as a road improvement project gets underway on KY 90. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says pavement rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 20, on […]
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Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

July 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs woman was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop in Russell County. According to officials, 35-year-old Heidi Flanagan was taken into custody by Deputy Stone Bolin. Flanagan is charged with failure to use […]
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    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.

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  • Community Conversation 8-17

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