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September 4, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Injured Worker Airlifted Following Rescue at Wolf Creek Dam WJRS News
[ September 3, 2026 ] Pulaski County Man Convicted of Murder and Kidnapping WJRS News
[ September 2, 2026 ] Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library WJRS News

Suspects Captured (Again) and in Custody in Carjacking Incident

June 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

The three persons wanted in connection with a carjacking incident on Wednesday night in Russell Springs are finally captured and all three lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Shortly before 8 o’clock Wednesday night, […]

Suspect Still At Large Following Carjacking

June 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

One suspect remains at large following a carjacking and subsequent police chase Wednesday night in Russell Springs which resulted in shots reportedly being fired by one of the suspects. As WJRS NEWS first reported yesterday […]

Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests Wednesday

June 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News received reports on Wednesday evening of shots fired in Russell Springs as a result of a vehicle that was stolen from the West 80 Marathon. Jeff Hoover files this report… The incident took […]

Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days

June 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Primary Election Day is now over, but the official final results may not be known for days. Polls closed last night at6 o’clock in maybe the most unusual and different election in modern times due […]

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed

June 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

It’s primary election day in Kentucky, but we may not know the results for several more days. Due to changes in voting as a result of COVID-19, voters in Kentucky have been able to vote […]

Several Arrested Over the Weekend

June 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins arrested two persons on drug related offenses. Arrested were 25-year-old Perry Bishop of Russell Springs and 34-year-old Fernando Lopez of Bowling Green. Both Bishop and Lopez were charged with […]

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

More COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday in Russell County. County Judge Gary Robertson announced that four cases were released leaving just four active cases remaining. Of the four active cases, three are […]

Kentucky Approaching 13,000 COVID-19 Cases

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond

170 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky were announced on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to at least 12,995 cases. In Russell County, there were no new cases, and one person was released from home […]

Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital early Tuesday following a one vehicle accident in Clinton county. According to reports, 37 year-old Robert Albertson of Columbia was traveling east on […]

School Start Date Announced

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Our top story today…the question has been answered. School will start in Russell County on August 26th. Meeting last night, the school board approved unanimously the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford for the amended school […]

Community Conversation 9-4
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.
Community Conversation 9-3
Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.
Community Conversation 9-2
Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.
Community Conversation 9-1
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.
Community Conversation 8-31
Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.