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September 25, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 25, 2026 ] Student-Led Greasy Creek Ceremony Now Available to Watch on lakercountry.com WJRS News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Votes to Donate Land for RSVFD Substation WJRS News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Police Investigate Stabbing, Head Injury After Middletown Altercation WJRS News
[ September 24, 2026 ] State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate WJRS News
[ September 24, 2026 ] Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County Local Sports

Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two persons have died and two others have been injured in an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon shortly before two o’clock in neighboring Wayne County. Authorities say the accident occurred on Highway 90 near the […]

Primary Election is 11 Days Away

June 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

Voters across Kentucky will select a Democratic and Republican nominee for United States Senator. On the Republican side, incumbent Senator Mitch McConnell seeks a historic seventh term with nominal challenges. On the Democratic side, several Democrats […]

Large Amount of Money Missing from Account at Adair County Jail

June 11, 2020 Sean Hammond

Almost One Hundred Thousand Dollars reportedly missing from an account at the Adair County Jail has prompted Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon to call for a criminal investigation. In an audit released yesterday, Harmon said an […]

Indictments Handed Up Tuesday

June 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

Several persons were indicted yesterday by a Russell County Grand Jury. Those indicted include: Coy Marcum, age 43, charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony; Christopher Collins, age 21, charged with […]

New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

June 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County continues to lead the Lake Cumberland area in the number of current positive COVID-19 cases. Yesterday, County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced five new cases in the county, bringing the county total now to […]

Bodies Recovered From Lake Cumberland Early Monday Morning

June 8, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS news received word from H M Bottom early this morning that two bodies were recovered from Lake Cumberland around 2:15 this morning by search and rescue teams. State Fish and Wildlife officers were first […]

Non-Injury Accident Leads to Arrest

June 5, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man escaped serious injury early Thursday evening when he lost control of his vehicle and overturned on French Valley Road. Russell Springs Police Officer Chasity Shirley told WJRS NEWS that 32-year-old John […]

New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

June 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County now has 5 active cases of COVID-19. It was announced on Tuesday that Russell County had one new case, then yesterday afternoon the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced Russell County had four […]

Child Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Russell County

June 3, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County has a new case of the Novel Coronavirus. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, the new case is a seven-year-old female who is asymptomatic. The new case is on home self-isolation. […]

One Injured Following Jet Ski Accident

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Details are still not known following a jet ski accident yesterday on Lake Cumberland which injured at least one person. Shortly after 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to the Jamestown Marina with […]

Community Conversation 9-25
Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.
Community Conversation 9-23
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.
Community Conversation 9-21
Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.
Lakers vs Taylor County
Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.
Community Conversation 9-18
Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.