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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ 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
  • [ September 3, 2026 ] Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
  • [ September 3, 2026 ] Liberty Man Faces Sex Registry and Methamphetamine Charges WJRS News
Obituaries

Fern Hart-Ellison, 87, formerly of Russell Springs

August 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
Fern W. Hart-Ellison, 87, of Muncie, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at The Woodlands Nursing Home in Muncie. She was born on April 14, 1939, in Somerset, KY to Robert and Bessie Patterson. Fern […]
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James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown

August 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown, died Saturday at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Survivors include one sister, Enola Catron, of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James was […]
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David Keith McDonald, 67, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
David Keith McDonald, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 67 years of age. Born November 21, 1958, at Dr. Charles Peck’s office in Russell Springs, he […]
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Family Medical Centers Earns Five National Quality Recognitions

August 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
Family Medical Centers is celebrating a major achievement after earning five national quality recognitions from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for 2026. The organization received Community Health Quality Recognition badges for overall clinical […]
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Dunnville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Russell Springs

August 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Dunnville woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple charges in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson arrested 34-year-old Latosha Pence around 3:30 p.m. Pence was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and […]
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Russell County Indictment Leads to Arrest on Rape, Incest Charges

August 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man was arrested early Thursday after being indicted on several serious charges. According to court records, 41-year-old Colt Sagracy was taken into custody on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him with […]
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Jamestown Applies for $1.5 Million Grant to Replace Water Intake Barge

August 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
The City of Jamestown is seeking a one-and-a-half-million-dollar grant to help replace a critical piece of the city’s water infrastructure. The city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant to help replace its primary […]
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Large Crowd Celebrates Opening of Air Methods Base

August 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
A large crowd was on hand Thursday for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for Air Methods Kentucky’s new base at the Russell County Airport. The event marked the official opening of the Air Methods […]
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Firefighters Called to Early Morning Blaze at Stephens Pipe & Steel

August 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Jamestown and Russell Springs Fire Departments responded early this morning to a fire at Stephens Pipe & Steel on North Main Street. Jamestown firefighters were dispatched just before 3:00 a.m. and requested assistance from Russell Springs […]
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Steven Ray Pierce, age 75, of Russell Springs

August 6, 2026 Sean Hammond
Steven Ray Pierce, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 75 years of age. Born on October 29, 1950, in Columbia, he was a son of […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

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