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September 25, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ 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
[ September 24, 2026 ] Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown Obituaries
[ September 24, 2026 ] IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal WJRS News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People WJRS News

Flag raising ceremony scheduled for Wednesday

November 9, 2020 Zac Oakes

A flag raising ceremony will be held in downtown Jamestown on Monument Square on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and is being held in recognition of Veterans Day.

Russell County remains in red for COVID-19 cases

October 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County is still in the red in terms of COVID-19 cases. Russell County is one of 68 counties in Kentucky to be in the red. A handful of counties are in the yellow, while […]

LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Saturday, October 10th

October 11, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.32%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Clinton. We have experienced a total of 74 deaths resulting in a 2.28% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

Governor Andy Beshear was on the morning show this morning with Sean Hammond to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The full interview can be heard below…

Senior Class Awards and Scholarships

July 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Here’s the full broadcast of Thursday evenings RCHS Class of 2020 Awards and Scholarships.

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday

July 14, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday on numerous drug related charges. 42-year-old Jeremy Thomas was charged by Deputy Kenny Perkins with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of firearm by convicted […]

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday

July 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell county fiscal court will meet on Monday evening at 6 PM for their regular monthly meeting. The magistrates will hear from jailer Bobby Dunbar and sheriff Derek Polston. Also, the magistrates will consider […]

Shirley Robertson Daulton Discusses Way to Help Slow Down COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

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.
Community Conversation 9-17
Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.