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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

Trading Post Items- Thursday

June 20, 2019 Sean Hammond

Looking For: Home for rent in Russell Springs 270-343-4289 For Sale: Burn barrels and antique Farmall tractor 270-585-1225 For Sale: Two large totes of clothing 270-566-0652 For Sale: Couch and love seat 270-566-2789 For Sale: […]

Showers and Thunderstorms Remain the Forecast Today

June 20, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone. Showers and thunderstorms are still trying to develop to our west, so just make sure and keep an eye on things through the rest of the afternoon and evening hours. Not expecting […]

Trading Post Items- Wednesday

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Wood 765-341-0097 For Sale: Tractor and Pontiac Grand Am 270-585-6886 For Sale: Whiskey barrels 270-866-7185 For Sale: 1997 Nissan Maxima 270-507-7513 For Sale: Wood chair 606-341-0754 For Sale: Electric stove 270-866-2557 For Sale: […]

Threat for Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Exists Today

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. The stretch of unsettled weather is going to continue today with yet another chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms could become strong to severe. There’s the latest outlook […]

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Farmall tractor 270-585-1225 For Sale: Bed frames 270-693-0047 Looking For: Home for rent in Russell Springs 270-343-4289 For Sale: 1997 Nissan 270-507-7513 For Sale: Shelve with different items 606-706-8569 For Sale: Wood 765-341-0097 […]

Trading Post Items- Monday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Vinyl siding 270-566-2652 For Sale: Electric stove 270-866-2557 Looking For: Two storm doors 32” wide 270-566-1803 For Sale: Kitchen range 270-585-3008 For Sale: Stackable washer and dryer 270-585-3047 For Sale: Insulated panels 270-405-1628 […]

Unsettled Weather Continues

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday, everyone. We are starting off the day with showers and a few rumbles of thunder this morning. Let’s check out the visible satellite as of 9:30 this morning… A lot of cloud cover […]

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.