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Hayden Phillips, 28, of formerly of Russell Springs

September 30, 2026 WJRS Staff

Hayden Phillips born on September 30, 1997, was killed on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the line of duty. Trooper H.W. Phillips has served the Kentucky State Police, for 3 years and was a member […]

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Mailed Drug Package Leads to Two Arrests in Columbia

September 30, 2026 WJRS Staff

Two Clarksville, Tennessee men were arrested Monday in Columbia after Kentucky State Police intercepted a package containing suspected drugs. According to arrest citations, KSP detectives received information that the package was being mailed to a […]

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$85 Million Grant Boosts Southern Kentucky Highway Project

September 29, 2026 WJRS Staff

Pulaski County’s Northern Bypass project has been awarded an 85-million-dollar federal grant, bringing total federal funding for the project to 167 million dollars. Congressman Hal Rogers announced the award Tuesday through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding […]

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Services Announced for Trooper Phillips; Accused Shooter Appears in Court

September 29, 2026 WJRS Staff

A public vigil, visitation and funeral service have been announced for Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native killed in the line of duty Monday. The public vigil will be held Thursday […]

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Cleda Simpson, 73, of Jamestown

September 29, 2026 WJRS Staff

Cleda M. Simpson, 73, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 28th, at St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN. Cleda was born in Jamestown, KY on August 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Ollie (Lawless) […]

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Linda Marlene Pierce, 58, of Russell Springs

September 29, 2026 WJRS Staff

Linda Marlene Pierce, 58, of Russell Springs, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Born January 26, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Onis and […]

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Suspect Charged in Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Hayden Phillips; KSP Commissioner Vows Justice for Slain Trooper & His Family

September 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell Countians, Kentuckians, and law enforcement officers across the state are mourning the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 65 […]

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KSP Trooper, Russell County Native Hayden Phillips Gunned Down on I-65 in Warren County; Manhunt for Shooter Ongoing

September 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

5:48 P.M. — PERPETRATOR IS IN CUSTODY IN LOUISVILLE Russell Countians, Kentuckians, and law enforcement officers across the state are mourning the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native who was shot and […]

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Russell County Hospital Invites Community to Tour New GlowPharm MedSpa & Wellness Clinic

September 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital is inviting the community to get a first look at GlowPharm — MedSpa and Wellness in Russell Springs. Hospital Chief Operating Officer Jansen Reader says the new space is designed to help […]

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Shelia Ball, 67, of Russell Springs

September 28, 2026 WJRS Staff

Shelia R. Ball, 67, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, September 25th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Shelia was born in Albany, KY on November 17, 1958, a daughter of the late Emma […]

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