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August 6, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 5, 2026 ] Lake Area Foundation Accepting Live Auction Donations Through August 21 WJRS News
[ August 5, 2026 ] Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer WJRS News
[ 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

ARC Pregnancy Center Celebrates New Facility with Ribbon Cutting

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond

The ARC Pregnancy Center held a ribbon cutting on Friday to celebrate the opening of their new facility on Brian Walters Drive. The new facility is roughly 4,000 square feet. At the ribbon cutting, Mayor […]

Area Competitors Claim Wins at Russell County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond

We have results from the KTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls last Friday at the Russell County Fair. Area winners included Adam Bennett from Columbia in the Super Modified 4WD Class, Jeff Sprowl from Tompkinsville in […]

Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond

We have winners from the horse races at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. In the Run What You Brung, Tawney Abney took first place riding Whiskey Bent. In the ¼ mile derby, Jonathan Browder […]

Maynard found guilty of murder; jury recommends life sentence

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

The murder trial of Lee Maynard wrapped up Friday, with a jury finding Maynard, 21, guilty of murder and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Friday’s proceedings began […]

Jamestown man arrested Friday afternoon

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police. 36-year-old Christopher Eric Wisdom was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence – […]

Russell County teen dead following Adair County wreck

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

A local teenager died as the result of a two-vehicle collision in Adair County Friday morning. WJRS News is told the victim is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell County. Kentucky State Police say it happened […]

Ballot positions drawn for November general election

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Yesterday was the public drawing for ballot positions for the November General Election. In Jamestown, the candidates for Mayor will appear in the following order: Dwight Richards Barry Coffey Brian Young For Jamestown City Council, […]

Maynard takes the stand in final day of testimony in murder trial

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Lee Maynard took the stand and was questioned yesterday as part of the ongoing murder trial in which Lee Maynard is accused of murder in the shooting death of his half-brother, Charles Maynard. Lee was […]

Three people arrested following demolition derby incident

June 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

Three people were arrested by Russell Springs Police last night following an incident during the demolition derby at the Russell County Fair. 29-year-old James Michael Elmore was arrested and charged with assault second degree. 34-year-old […]

Day 2 of Maynard murder trail brings marathon of witness testimony

June 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Day two of the murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother during an altercation at a residence on Fox Lane over three years ago got underway yesterday. Yesterday’s proceedings in […]

Community Conversation 8-6
Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.
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.