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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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CAIP Funding Approved for Russell County Agricultural Producers

August 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County is among ten Kentucky counties approved to receive funding through the County Agricultural Investment Program. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved more than $2.5 million Friday for agricultural diversification and rural-development projects across […]
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Body Recovered Following Reported Drowning Near Lake Cumberland Marina

August 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Lexington man has been identified as the victim of a weekend drowning on Lake Cumberland. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS NEWS the victim is 42-year-old Andy Schmidt of Lexington. The 911 call […]
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Friday Night Lights: Area Scoreboard

August 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
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Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green

August 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new community space, “The Green,” with two days of activities in September. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, September 18th, at […]
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Portion of KY 76 to Close Tuesday in Salem Community

August 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
A portion of KY 76 in Russell County’s Salem community will be temporarily closed Tuesday as crews replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The Kentucky Department of Highways says the closure will be between […]
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Turn Lanes, Widening Planned for Clinton County Intersection

August 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
A highway safety improvement project is set to begin next week along KY 90 in Clinton County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the project will include minor widening and the addition of left-turn lanes from […]
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Albany Man Faces Strangulation, Felony Assault Charges

August 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
An Albany man was arrested Thursday evening following a reported domestic violence incident. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence on George Sells Road shortly before 7 p.m. The victim was transported by […]
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New Rescue Tools to Strengthen Jamestown Fire Department’s Emergency Response Coming Soon

August 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Jamestown Fire Department will soon upgrade its extrication equipment following action by the Jamestown City Council last evening. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told council members the department’s current extrication tool is more than 20 […]
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Obituaries

Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County

August 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
Bobby Ray Kerr, age 83, of Russell County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Bobby was born October 5, 1942, in Russell County, Kentucky, […]
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Recent Arrests in Adair, Casey & Pulaski Counties

August 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday morning in Columbia. Kentucky Probation and Parole officers took 63-year-old David Wayne Campbell into custody on an Adair Circuit Court indictment. Campbell is charged with receiving stolen property […]
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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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