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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ 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
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex WJRS News
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Obituaries

Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond
Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: Six Children Freddie Wayne […]
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Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
According to media outlets, Adam and Jeremy Hill were charged in an indictment that was handed up on Wednesday in Bowling Green. The indictment alleges that Jeremy Hill wanted to obtain a loan to consolidate […]
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Mayor Nick Shearer Talks about this Year’s Lakefest Celebration

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
This year’s Lakefest celebration takes place July 5th and 6th on the square in Jamestown. This will mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration. Mayor Shearer stopped by our studios last week to talk more […]
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Woman Arrested in Adair on Drug Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
A Russell County woman was arrested in Adair County Friday on drug and other charges by the Columbia Police Department. On Friday morning, Columbia Police Department officers responded to Five Star on Hudson Street to […]
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Road Closure Starts Today

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
The Kentucky Department of Highways will temporarily close a portion of East Mount Eden Road at the intersection of KY 910 beginning today. The closure is part of the KY 910/Cumberland Parkway interchange project. During […]
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RC Board of Education Meets this Evening

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
The Russell County Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will take place at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in room 114. The full agenda is below… 1. Call to Order […]
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Chamber of Commerce Meets Tuesday

June 17, 2019 seanhammond
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting for June on Tuesday, at the South Kentucky RECC Meeting room at noon. RECC is located at 2405 North Main Street in Jamestown. This […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

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