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August 15, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 15, 2026 ] KSP Arrests Albany Man on Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Columbia Woman Charged with Meth Trafficking, DUI WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County Local Sports

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 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.