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August 15, 2026

WJRS NEWS HEADLINES

[ August 15, 2026 ] KSP Arrests Albany Man on Strangulation and Assault Charges WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting WJRS News
[ August 15, 2026 ] Columbia Woman Charged with Meth Trafficking, DUI WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Two-Year-Old Critically Injured; Somerset Man Charged WJRS News
[ August 14, 2026 ] Lady Laker Soccer Sweeps Casey County Local Sports

Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

November 9, 2020 Zac Oakes

Being in any type of leadership position during the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely difficult. Tough decisions have to be made and these decisions aren’t always going to be popular. In a situation that has become […]

OPINION: Early voting shouldn’t end with the pandemic

October 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

COVID-19 threw American society for a loop this year. We figured out how to work from home, perform tasks virtually, and get creative in order to protect ourselves and others from a virus that has […]

OPINION: Traffic lights need to be reinstalled on Main Street

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

It has been nearly two months since the traffic lights on Main Street in Russell Springs were damaged and ultimately replaced with stop signs, making the intersection a four-way stop. That night, people who lived […]

Opinion: COVID-19 cases are more than just numbers

September 14, 2020 Zac Oakes

Here at Laker Country WJRS, we bring you the latest totals each day of the number of COVID-19 cases in Russell County. Each day, those cases are provided in the form of personally unrecognizable descriptors: […]

OPINION: Community comes together for sake of students

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

There’s just something about a small town and the way the people come together in a time of need. That’s been on full display this week as the Russell County School District started the new […]

OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

The following op-ed is authored by Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Secretary of State Michael Adams (R). In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a […]

Community Conversation 8-12
Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.
Community Conversation 8-10
Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.
Community Conversation 8-6
Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.
Community Conversation 8-5
Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.
Community Conversation 8-4
Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.