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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

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 9-4
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.