September 9, 2026
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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Jamestown’s Lindsey Brockman Crowned 2026 Mrs. Adair County Fair WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Sweep McCreary County in Soccer Action Local Sports
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Kentucky Supreme Court Coming to Campbellsville University WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Casey County Judge-Executive Responds to Complaints About Spectrum Contractors WJRS News
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Local CASA program seeing growth

March 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
The new Court-Appointed Special Advocates or CASA program in Russell and Wayne counties is off to a strong start. Lisa Coffey, director of the local CASA program, was on Community Conversation on WJRS where she […]
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Obituaries

Clinton Smith, age 73, of Russell Springs

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
Clinton Smith, age 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, March 10 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on Wednesday, October 08 1952, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the […]
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Clifford Auterson, age 91, of Russell Springs

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
Clifford Auterson, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, March 09 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Monday, October 08 1934, in Russell County, Kentucky. He was the son […]
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Over 60 students inducted into RCHS National Technical Honor Society

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School inducted 60 career and technical high school students into the National Technical Honor Society. To be inducted into the NTHS students must achieve the following:  GPA of 3.0 + Completer status […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested in Cumberland County

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Cumberland County on charges including assaulting a police officer. 23-year-old Melissa A. Doney was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug […]
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Bill filed in Frankfort to exempt state from Daylight Saving Time

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
A bill filed in Frankfort would exempt Kentucky from Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time begins in March every year. We began Daylight Saving Time last Sunday and it runs until November 1 this year. […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested in Lincoln County for allegedly fleeing from police

March 10, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Lincoln County after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop. 22-year-old Heather A. Rakes was arrested Sunday morning by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and charged with […]
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Shelia Walters, age 82, of Russell Springs

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
Shelia Walters, 82, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, March 8th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown.  Shelia was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Marie (Stephens) […]
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Michael Scott Robertson, age 50, of Jamestown

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
Michael Scott Robertson, 50, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Michael was born in Columbia, KY on August 24, 1975, a son of Joyce (Bunch) Adington of Russell […]
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Fiscal Court holds meeting at Russell County High School

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court held its monthly meeting this morning at Russell County High School with the student body in attendance. The fiscal court recognized members of the high school’s NexGen Civics Club, a […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

  • Lakers vs Campbellsville

    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

  • 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 Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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