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September 5, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ September 5, 2026 ] RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges WJRS News
[ September 5, 2026 ] Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork Obituaries
[ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday WJRS News
[ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News

Showers and Storms Arrive Later Today and Tonight

November 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday morning, yesterday was an absolutely wonderful day with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s making it feel more like Spring rather than November. A system will be coming into the area and […]

Shower and Storm Chances Return Tuesday

November 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Monday morning, everyone. Hope all of you had a fantastic weekend, the weather sure cooperated as we had sunshine with temperatures in the 70s. Today will be much of the same with a mostly […]

Cool, Fall Air Settles In

November 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Monday morning, hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. I will be honest, there’s not a whole lot to talk about weather wise. Our temperatures last night dropped into the upper 20’s which […]

Cold Air Arrives this Weekend

October 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Friday, everyone and welcome in to the last day of the work week. We are finally getting a break from rain and will have sunshine today. Temperatures are going to be on the cool […]

Rain Chances Continue

October 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday morning, everyone. We have almost made it through the work week and man has it been a dreary one at that. We finally had that rain move into the region yesterday, and more […]

Get Ready for the Rain

October 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone hope you have had a good week thus far. After two days of dreary weather you can expect much of the same today, but rain chances are going to increase as […]

Heavy Rainfall Possible Wednesday and Wednesday Night

October 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday morning, everyone. Hope your Monday was better than the weather was, it was a dreary day with cool temperatures, cloud and a light drizzle throughout most of the day yesterday. Today, we can […]

Tracking Delta, Remnants to Bring Rainfall this Weekend

October 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Friday morning, we are watching Hurricane Delta as it begins to make landfall around Louisiana. Unfortunately, that will bring wet weather to our area Saturday. Let’s get a current check of Hurricane this morning… […]

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.