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WJRS News Talks with Director of Tourism for Russell County

June 20, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Tourism Director Janette Marson, talks with WJRS News today about the many things folks in the area can take part in this summer… For more information, go to lakecumberlandvacation.com

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Injury Accident Occurred in the Union Chapel Area this Morning

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

A two vehicle accident with injuries occurred this morning on Highway 1058 near the old Union Chapel School just after 9:15 this morning. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, Joey Dykes, age 38, was […]

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R.B. Hopper, age 77, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary can be listened to below… R.B. Hopper, age 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Meredith Popplewell Hopper Two Children […]

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Trading Post Items- Wednesday

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Wood 765-341-0097 For Sale: Tractor and Pontiac Grand Am 270-585-6886 For Sale: Whiskey barrels 270-866-7185 For Sale: 1997 Nissan Maxima 270-507-7513 For Sale: Wood chair 606-341-0754 For Sale: Electric stove 270-866-2557 For Sale: […]

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Lavene Sayers, age 81, of Nancy

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Lavene Sayers, age 81, of Nancy, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at the Cumberland County Hospital. Funeral services for Lavene Sayers will be held Friday, June 21st at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of […]

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Threat for Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Exists Today

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. The stretch of unsettled weather is going to continue today with yet another chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms could become strong to severe. There’s the latest outlook […]

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RC Woman Arrested in Connection with Fire that Occurred Tuesday Morning

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Tiffany Cox, age 30, of Jamestown was arrested and charged with arson 2nd degree in reference to a trailer fire on Highway 92 in Jamestown in the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to Sheriff […]

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PC Woman Arrested on Arson and Burglary Charges

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

A Pulaski County woman accused of stealing a large sum of money from a business and setting it on fire was arrested in Ohio. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says Norma Jean Walker, 56, of […]

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Chamber of Commerce Met Tuesday

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting for June on Tuesday. WJRS News caught up with Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser following the meeting… Gosser invites the public to come out the […]

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Local Students at Campbellsville University Receive Honors

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

The academic honors’ President’s List at Campbellsville University was recently released for the Spring 2019 semester. Local students making the list included… Hannah Elaine Watts, a junior, from Russell Springs Hope Catherine Owens, a sophomore, […]

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