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August 4, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 3, 2026 ] Two Arrested After Geneva Drive Search Warrant; Suspected Meth and Fentanyl Seized WJRS News
[ August 3, 2026 ] Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating WJRS News
[ August 3, 2026 ] Janet Clark, 75, of Jamestown Obituaries
[ August 3, 2026 ] Dawn Marie Clifton, 58, of Columbia Obituaries
[ August 3, 2026 ] Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Fairview Community WJRS News

Renovated Lake Cumberland State Park Will Be Kentucky’s Most Modern Resort Park

July 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

Last week, WJRS NEWS brought you the first part of our special report on the $7.4 million renovation project underway at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. In today’s second and final report, we continue our […]

Jamestown Domestic Violence and Standoff Case Sent to Grand Jury

July 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

The case against a Jamestown man arrested following a five-hour standoff with police earlier this month is moving to the Russell County Grand Jury after new felony charges were filed and a preliminary hearing was […]

Kathy Wells, 61, of Russell Springs

July 27, 2026 WJRS Staff

Kathy Wells, 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, July 25th, at Medical Center Health, Bowling Green, KY. Kathy was born in Meadville, PA on May 7, 1965, a daughter of Shirley (Reitz) Dobbs, of […]

Betty Jo Beard, 95, of Bowling Green

July 27, 2026 WJRS Staff

Betty Jo Beard, 95, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1931 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Roy E. and Nell Douglas Gaddie. A […]

Meth Charges Filed After Two Early Morning Traffic Stops in Russell County

July 27, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County authorities made two drug-related arrests during separate early morning traffic stops Monday. Russell Springs Police Officer Chris Tweedy arrested 37-year-old Joshua Foley of Columbia during a traffic stop around 4:30 a.m. Foley was […]

Search Warrant Leads to Two Drug Trafficking Arrests in Russell Springs

July 27, 2026 WJRS Staff

Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges following the execution of a search warrant Sunday night. Sheriff Derek Polston says the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by officers with the Jamestown and Russell Springs […]

Brenda Sue Stephens, 56, of Russell Springs

July 26, 2026 WJRS Staff

Brenda Sue Stephens, age 56, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Jean Waddell Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant and attended Parksridge Church of God. She was […]

Russell County Hospital Offering Community Health Screenings This Week

July 26, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital’s annual Community Health Screening program is underway this week, offering low-cost blood tests and health screenings for area residents. The screenings are being held each morning through Saturday, August 1, from 7:00 […]

Wanted Fugitive Captured, Another Arrest Made Saturday in Adair County

July 26, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies captured a wanted fugitive Saturday and made another arrest in an unrelated incident. According to Sheriff Gary Roy, deputies responded to a residence on Overstreet Road after receiving […]

Five Arrested on Drug, Warrant and Traffic Charges in Russell County

July 26, 2026 WJRS Staff

Several people were arrested over the weekend in Russell County on charges ranging from outstanding warrants and drug possession to traffic-related offenses. Nineteen-year-old Gage Smith of Cynthiana was arrested Friday night by Russell County Sheriff’s […]

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.
Community Conversation 7-29
Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.