September 22, 2026
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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 22, 2026 ] New Chapter Begins for Historic Greasy Creek Roadside Park WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget WJRS News
  • [ September 21, 2026 ] Monument Square Traffic Restricted Wednesday for Filming WJRS News
  • [ September 20, 2026 ] Man Accused of Setting Mother’s Russell Springs Home on Fire WJRS News
WJRS News

New Chapter Begins for Historic Greasy Creek Roadside Park

September 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
A familiar gathering place with generations of memories has officially begun a new chapter. Approximately 80 people attended Tuesday morning’s dedication ceremony marking the opening of the revitalized Greasy Creek Roadside Park. The crowd included […]
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Russell County School Board Chairman Elected KSBA Regional Director

September 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County School Board Chairman Richard Kazsuk has been elected regional director of the Middle Cumberland Region of the Kentucky School Boards Association. Kazsuk was elected to a three-year term during the region’s fall meeting […]
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Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

September 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district’s working budget for the 2026–27 school year during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The budget must be submitted to the Kentucky Department of […]
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Obituaries

Susan Holder, age 74, of Russell Springs

September 21, 2026 Sean Hammond
Susan Holder, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was 74 years of age. Born December 28, 1951, in Pulaski County, she was a […]
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Karen Lynn Tarter, age 75, of Windsor,

September 21, 2026 Sean Hammond
Karen Lynn Tarter, of Windsor, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her residence. She was 75 years of age. Born October 16, 1950, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Vertis and […]
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Monument Square Traffic Restricted Wednesday for Filming

September 21, 2026 WJRS Staff
Drivers should prepare for temporary road closures and traffic delays in downtown Jamestown on Wednesday. Nine Films, LLC will be filming in the downtown area from approximately 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Police Chief Nathan […]
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Man Accused of Setting Mother’s Russell Springs Home on Fire

September 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man has been charged with first-degree arson following a residential fire early Saturday morning. Russell Springs Police and members of the Russell Springs Fire Department responded to the fire on Oak Street […]
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Laker Band Earns Runner-Up Finish in Class 3A at Lincoln Invitational

September 20, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band earned a second-place finish in Class 3A during competition Saturday at the 2026 Lincoln Invitational in LaRue County. Adair County captured first place in Class 3A, while […]
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Six Arrested in Columbia Drug Enforcement Operation

September 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Columbia Police Department arrested six people Friday during a drug enforcement operation stemming from ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity in Columbia and the Adair County area. The investigations were conducted by HIDTA Detective […]
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RCPL Celebrates Opening of New Five-Acre Community Space

September 18, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Public Library officially opened its newest community space, known as “The Green,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. More than 50 people attended the ceremony, including library board members and employees, local and […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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