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August 14, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 14, 2026 ] Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County Local Sports
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Reelected to Regional Board Post WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Summer Fun Continues at Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool WJRS News
[ August 13, 2026 ] Boys Soccer: Lakers defeat Rebels at CCHS Local Sports

Hometown Favorites – Fruit Market

July 1, 2025 Riley Coffey

If you wanna eat local, The Fruit Market on US-127 in Russell Springs is one of those spots that’s just part of the routine. Known for its fresh produce, hot lunch specials, salad bar, and […]

Russell County Emergency Management preparing for winter storm

February 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said he and other officials are preparing for winter weather to make its way into the area this evening into the morning. Bray said anyone who needs […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. 41-year-old Dustin Gene Flatt was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, […]

School Board to meet this morning

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is expected to take action on bids for the football field house and bus garage projects, as well as discuss […]

Lady Laker Soccer scores 10 in shutout win to close out regular season

October 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team came away with a shutout win in the regular season finale last night, defeating McCreary Central 10-0 as the game was called at halftime due to the mercy rule. Addison […]

RSPD investigating theft, vandalism of vehicle

June 14, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a theft and vandalism of a vehicle. Police are investigating theft from a red truck belonging to Darrell McGaha Farms in Columbia. The truck was parked along West […]

Students recognized at First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet

May 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Several Russell County seniors were honored at this week’s First National Bank Hall of Fame Banquet. Seniors inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame were: Erica Wilkerson, Nikita Walker, Olivia Thomas, Peyton Sumner, Jonah Skaggs, […]

Avellino Cahatol Rara, age 73, of Russell Springs

February 7, 2024 Sean Hammond

Avellino Cahatol Rara, of Russell Springs, formerly of the Philippines, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 73 years of age. Born August 2, 1950, in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, […]

Fiscal court approves plan to help fund Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer

September 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

After tabling the memorandum of agreement at their last meeting, the Russell County Fiscal Court approved its agreement with the Russell County Board of Education and the City of Jamestown to help fund a school […]

School Board to meet this evening

June 20, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local news.

Community Conversation 8-12
Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.
Community Conversation 8-10
Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.
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.