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Month: August 2019

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Obituaries

Remona Whittle Popplewell, age 82, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Remona Whittle Popplewell, age 82, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: One Son Ronnie Whittle of Russell Springs Five Sisters […]

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Health Department Inspection Report

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

News Director Derek Aaron has the latest inspections report from the Russell County Health Department…

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Increased Law Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky State Police is stepping up enforcement efforts over the long Labor Day weekend during its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. The campaign began several weeks back but really gears up this […]

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Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Took Place Thursday

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News talked with Duo Broadband’s Eric West, who also serves as the chairman of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Board of Directors, about the event… The chamber periodically participates in this community service project […]

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Rescue Squad Wanting New Members

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Today we continue with Russell County Rescue Squad Commander Rick Godbey as he says the volunteer group is ready to add additional personnel to their team… Godbey also mentioned an important fundraiser coming in just […]

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Laker Sports, Friday, August 30th

August 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

In action on Thursday night, the Lady Laker volleyball team hosted district foe Cumberland County. The JV defeated the Lady Panthers 21-6, 21-6 and the varsity won as well, 25-11, 25-20 and 25-14. In RCMS […]

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Trading Post Items- Thursday

August 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

Looking For: Home for rent 270-866-0427 For Sale: Fire wood 270-250-5682 For Sale: Two stoves 270-866-8462 For Sale: 1999 Van 812-343-6564 For Sale: GE refrigerator 270-866-1974

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Shelia Dick, age 75, Formerly of Russell County

August 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

Shelia Dick, age 75, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Russell County, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019. She is survived by: One Sister Georgene Hart of Russell Springs Two Brothers Royse and Jimmy Dick, both […]

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Kennith L. Stephens, age 87, of Russell Springs

August 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

Kennith L. Stephens, age 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: His Wife Darlene […]

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Tourist Commission Met Wednesday

August 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

Tourism Director Janette Marson spoke to WJRS News following the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission’s monthly meeting on Wednesday about her time at the Kentucky State Fair, which wrapped up this past Sunday… Heather Weaver, a […]

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