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  • [ November 4, 2026 ] Water Intake Repairs Completed for $144,000 Below Estimate WJRS News
  • [ November 4, 2026 ] David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs Obituaries
  • [ November 4, 2026 ] Yvonne Hadley, 86, of Russell Springs Obituaries
  • [ November 4, 2026 ] Florida Man Faces Charges in Kentucky and Tennessee Following Pursuit WJRS News
  • [ November 4, 2026 ] Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape WJRS News
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Water Intake Repairs Completed for $144,000 Below Estimate

November 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Jamestown City Council took action Wednesday evening to secure low-interest financing for recently completed repairs to the city’s water intake system. Council approved a resolution to borrow funds from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to […]
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David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs

November 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
David Alan Schafer, 71, of Russell Springs, died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Bernard Ridge Church of God. Friends may call for visitation after 10:00 a.m. until […]
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Yvonne Hadley, 86, of Russell Springs

November 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
Yvonne Hadley, 86, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington. Survivors include: Two daughters – Monica Burke, of Russell Springs; Nicole (Rodney) Turner, of Columbia Four grandchildren and […]
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Florida Man Faces Charges in Kentucky and Tennessee Following Pursuit

November 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two Florida residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a pursuit involving Pickett County, Tennessee authorities ended with a crash on U.S. 127 in Clinton County. Sheriff Ricky Marcum told WJRS News that Christian Messick, of […]
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Clinton County Inmate Captured Less Than 15 Minutes After Escape

November 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
An inmate who escaped from the Clinton County Jail Tuesday afternoon was back in custody less than 15 minutes later. Jacob Morgan escaped around 1:45 p.m. and was apprehended by Albany Police officers a short […]
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Injured 17-Year-Old Airlifted Following Russell County Rescue

November 3, 2026 WJRS Staff
A 17-year-old boy was airlifted for medical treatment Tuesday afternoon after suffering a serious leg injury in a remote area of Greasy Creek south of Jamestown. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, crews were […]
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Strong Russell County Support Helps Bradshaw Secure Judicial Victory

November 3, 2026 WJRS Staff
Athena Cooper Bradshaw won the race for District Judge in the 40th Judicial District, Division Two, according to unofficial results from Russell, Wayne and Clinton counties. Bradshaw received a combined 7,991 votes, compared with 3,754 […]
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Coffey Wins Jamestown Mayor’s Race; Thomas Re-Elected in Russell Springs

November 3, 2026 WJRS Staff
Barry Coffey won the race for Jamestown mayor, while Mayor Eddie Thomas was re-elected Russell Springs Mayor in Tuesday’s general election. In Russell Springs, Thomas received 440 votes to 262 for Cody Wilson. In Jamestown, […]
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Indictments Returned in Nancy ATM Theft Involving More Than $50,000

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two men have been indicted in connection with a Pulaski County ATM theft involving more than $50,000. Sheriff Bobby Jones says the investigation began November 30th, 2023, when a Ford truck was stolen from Miller’s […]
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Adair Sheriff’s Report Lists 943 Calls to 911 During October

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Adair County Sheriff’s Department served 46 arrest warrants and opened 12 criminal cases during October. According to the department’s monthly activity report, deputies also issued 19 citations for criminal activity, investigated 22 accidents and […]
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