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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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Russell County 8U Lady Lakers Make History with State Tournament Berth

July 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County 8U Lady Lakers are making history this weekend as they become the first 8-and-under softball team from Russell County to qualify for the Kentucky State Tournament. The Lady Lakers will travel to […]
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Russell County Schools Names Susan Stringer District Assessment Coordinator

July 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
From Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford   I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Susan Stringer has been selected as the district’s new District Assessment Coordinator. Mrs. Stringer brings many years of experience in […]
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Barry K. Guffey, 74, formerly of Jamestown

July 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Barry K. Guffey, 74, of Stanford, KY formerly of Jamestown, passed away Friday, July 10th, at Stanford Crossing in Stanford, KY. Barry was born in Jamestown, KY on December 31, 1951, a son of the […]
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Russell Springs Begins $2 Million Water Line Replacement Project

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
A major infrastructure improvement project is now underway in the City of Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville has begun work on the city’s cast iron, asbestos, […]
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City of Russell Springs to Add 9-Hole Par 3 Golf Course at City Park

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
The City of Russell Springs is preparing to add a new recreational attraction to its city park. During Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Eddie Thomas and the Russell Springs City Council announced plans to […]
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Opioid Settlement Spending Varies Widely Across Lake Cumberland Area

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
New information from Kentucky’s opioid settlement dashboard shows how surrounding Lake Cumberland communities are using millions of dollars received through opioid lawsuit settlements. As we reported Wednesday, Russell County has received more than $662,000 through […]
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Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
As the growing season continues across Russell County, the focus now shifts from planting to maintaining healthy crops and gardens. Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jonathan Oakes says by this point in the […]
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One Month Until School Starts: Superintendent Michael Ford Shares What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
WJRS News Begins Back-to-School Series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford Today, WJRS News begins the first in a multi-part series as we sit down with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss […]
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Russell Springs City Council to Meet Tonight; Walk-Bike Plan, Road Funding Among Agenda Items

July 9, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 6 o’clock at Russell Springs City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Council members are scheduled to consider approval […]
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Liberty Reports Progress on Emergency Green River Water Pipeline

July 8, 2026 WJRS Staff
According to an update from the City of Liberty, crews are continuing to fuse and install pipeline that will carry water from the Green River to Lake Liberty, the reservoir that supplies drinking water to […]
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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.

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    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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