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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
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  • [ 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
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Russell County Fair Off-Road Challenge Results

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Here are the results from the Off-Road Challenge at the Russell County Jaycees Fair on Monday, as provided by the Russell County Jaycees. Kids Class Braxton Russell – Columbia John Gaskin – Columbia Mason Curry […]
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Authorities in Clinton County continue search for alleged Tennessee murder suspect

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Authorities in Clinton County are continuing the search for an alleged murder suspect from Pickett County, Tennessee. Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum released a statement this morning, stating Jesse Phillips – who is accused of […]
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Russell Springs man arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence following fatal parkway wreck

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was killed and another arrested as the result of a two-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. State Police say it happened at around 2:30 […]
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Maynard murder trial gets underway

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Jury selection and opening statements took place yesterday in the murder trial of Lee Maynard, who is accused of fatally shooting his half-brother, Charles Maynard, at a residence on Fox Lane near Jamestown in April […]
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Hoover files for seat on Jamestown Council; filing deadline is today

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Today is the final day for candidates to file their paperwork to run for non-partisan offices in the general election, such as mayor, city council, school board, and soil and water conservation district supervisor. Candidates […]
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Russell County unemployment below 4 percent in April

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s unemployment rate was below 4 percent in the month of April, according to the latest data from KY Stats. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, the third-lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. […]
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Environment compliance officials will soon be in Russell Springs

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Environment compliance officials are expected to soon be in Russell Springs performing work behind Jax’s convenience store and gas station. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said officials will be performing work in the area as […]
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Tuesday events at the fair

June 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Jaycees Fair continues today. Floral Hall check-in gets underway this morning with a couple events planned for this evening. The Fresh Off the Farm Truck and Tractor Pull gets underway at 6:30 […]
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Obituaries

Delila Christine Russell, age 41, of Russell Springs

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
Delila Christine Russell, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Delila was born in Somerset, KY on August 17, 1984, a daughter of Rita (Ashbrook) […]
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One person reportedly dead following two-vehicle accident on parkway

June 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
One person is reported dead following a two-vehicle accident on the Cumberland Parkway Monday afternoon. WJRS News is told another person was seriously injured in the accident and taken to the hospital. The accident occurred […]
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    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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  • 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.

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