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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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KSP Arrests Albany Man on Strangulation and Assault Charges

August 15, 2026 WJRS Staff
Kentucky State Police have arrested an Albany man following a reported domestic violence incident in Clinton County. KSP says Senior Trooper Brandon Poole responded to a residence Thursday afternoon, where he found a woman with […]
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Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

August 15, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in Room 114. The board will recognize several outstanding achievements including Piper Garmon will be […]
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Columbia Woman Charged with Meth Trafficking, DUI

August 15, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop during the early hours of Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman. Forty-six-year-old Francesca Camacho was charged with careless driving, having no registration plates, […]
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Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged

August 14, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Somerset man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with serious injuries. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted Thursday by Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital about the unresponsive child. The child was […]
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Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Reelected to Regional Board Post

August 14, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lake Cumberland Tourism Executive Director Danielle Wilson has been reelected to the board of Southern Kentucky Vacations, a regional tourism organization working to collaboratively market Southern Kentucky as a travel destination. Wilson will continue to serve alongside […]
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Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase

August 14, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution Thursday evening supporting the addition of a walking and bicycle lane as part of proposed improvements to U.S. 127 between Russell Springs and Jamestown. Officials said the […]
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Summer Fun Continues at Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool

August 14, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at Russell Springs City Park has enjoyed a busy summer, according to pool manager Scott Jones. Jones told WJRS NEWS that several additions have received positive feedback from parents […]
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Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

August 13, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Kentucky League of Cities is highlighting Russell Springs and its new Bankers Field of Dreams at Russell Springs City Park. The field was inspired by Mayor Eddie Thomas, who wanted children with disabilities to […]
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Thursday Morning Crash in Russell Springs Leaves Two Injured

August 13, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Russell Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 11:30 at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Bernard Lane. According to a report […]
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Obituaries

Sandra Dix, 56, of Jamestown

August 13, 2026 WJRS Staff
Sandra Gail Dix, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 56 years of age. Born on May 22, 1970, in Livonia, Michigan, she was […]
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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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