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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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Modern Airport Helping Showcase Russell County to Corporate Investors, Visitors to Lake Cumberland

July 8, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Airport is doing much more than serving pilots. Local leaders say it’s also playing an important role in economic development and helping position Russell County for future growth. Airport Board Chairman John […]
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New State Dashboard Reveals Russell County Has More Than $662,000 in Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds

July 8, 2026 WJRS Staff
Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a new online dashboard allowing Kentuckians to track how opioid settlement funds are being spent across the Commonwealth. The dashboard, created in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Rapid […]
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Russell County Hospital Receives Rural Stroke Silver Award

July 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County Hospital has received the Rural Stroke Silver Award American Heart Association “Get with the Guidelines” achievement award for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and […]
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Obituaries

Doris Jean Wilson, 80, of Russell Springs

July 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
Doris Jean Wilson, formerly of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence in Russell Springs.  She was 80 years of age. Born July 7, 1945, in Jefferson County, she was a daughter of the […]
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UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners

July 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
UK’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Russell County, Jonathan Oakes, says the recent stretch of extreme heat has created challenges for farmers and home gardeners across Russell County. Oakes says there are several steps […]
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Community Blood Drive Wednesday Morning at Russell County Hospital

July 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
A community blood drive this week at Russell County Hospital will help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients locally and across the region. The Kentucky Blood Center will host the drive Wednesday, July 8, […]
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Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton Honored with Hometown Hero Award

July 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton received a special surprise during Saturday evening’s Lakefest celebration in downtown Jamestown. City employees who have helped organize the annual event through the years had decided to declare Hinton a “Hometown Hero” in […]
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Tragic Fireworks Accident Claims Life of 4-Year-Old in Pulaski County

July 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
A tragic Fourth of July accident has claimed the life of a four-year-old Pulaski County child. Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk confirmed that the child, Rhett Luttrell, was pronounced deceased at the Lake Cumberland Regional […]
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Barbara (Hadley) Powell, 68, of Jamestown

July 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
Barbara (Hadley) Powell, age 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, July 05 2026 at T.J. Health Care . She was born on Saturday, July 27 1957, in Jamestown, Ky. She was the daughter of: […]
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Liberty Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Sunday

July 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
Updated Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on KY 70 in Casey County Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY […]
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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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