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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
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Weekend Arrests Across the Lake Cumberland Region Result in Multiple Drug, DUI and Other Charges

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
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State Champions Victory Parade Photos

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
 
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Liberty to Begin Pumping Water from Green River Monday as Lake Recovery Effort Enters Next Phase

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
The City of Liberty will begin pumping water from the Green River into Lake Liberty on Monday morning following the successful completion of a major emergency water supply project. Liberty Mayor, Dr. Sam Hadaad, says […]
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Russell County Hospital Encourages Public to Learn BE FAST Stroke Warning Signs

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
We conclude our two-part interview with Dr. Richard Perkins, Director of the Emergency Department at Russell County Hospital, following the hospital’s recent recognition with the American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke Silver Award for excellence in […]
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Russell County’s 10U All-Stars are bringing another state championship home.

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lakers captured the 2026 Cal Ripken Western Kentucky 10U State Championship with a hard-fought victory over Elizabethtown, capping off an impressive tournament run against one of the toughest fields in the state. […]
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Patricia Gail Routt McAninch, age 86, of Nicholasville, formerly of Jamestown

July 12, 2026 Sean Hammond
Patricia Gail Routt McAninch, of Nicholasville, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. She was 86. Born on December 18,1939 in Sonora, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Ruel T. […]
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Pulaski County Schools Welcomes Kent Mayfield as New Superintendent

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
Pulaski County Schools is welcoming a familiar face to its top leadership position. Kent Mayfield is officially beginning his first year as Superintendent of Pulaski County Schools after spending the past 28 years serving the […]
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Russell County Hospital Receives National Award for Improving Stroke Care

July 12, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County Hospital’s commitment to providing life-saving stroke care is being recognized at the national level. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke Silver Award for following the latest research-based guidelines to […]
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Russell County 11U All-Stars Headed to State Championship Game Sunday

July 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
The 11U Lakers are 3-0 and headed to the Cal Ripken State Championship! So far this tournament, these boys have put up 37 runs while allowing just 13. They’ve played with grit, heart, and confidence […]
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Blair Bailey Drives 4 Runners Home in Russell County 8U All-Stars Victory Over Anderson County

July 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
** Game report submitted by Brittany Simpson ** Blair Bailey drove in four runs on five hits to lead Russell County 8U All-Stars past Anderson County All- Stars on Saturday. Blair doubled in the fifth […]
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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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