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Trading Post Items- Monday

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
1. 2002 Mazda 626 and a 2010 Chevy Alvaoe for sale (270)585-1381 2. Commercial Building for rent also Solid Oak Church Pews and a Dryer for sale (270)566-1013 3. Looking for a HED Housespaker (270)858-5350 […]
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Heavy Rainfall Moved Through the Area Sunday

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
Heavy rains throughout the day Sunday, into the evening, resulted in a flood advisory being issued for Russell and surrounding counties.    WJRS News has received several reports of more than two inches of rainfall in […]
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One Arrested after Wreck Friday Outside of RS

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
Deputy Luke Hughes tells WJRS News that a vehicle being operated by 46-year-old Patrick Kimes of Russell Spring was traveling on Hale’s Highway near the former Dunbar’s Western Store, shortly after 7:30 Friday night, when […]
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Filing Deadline for State Offices is Less than Two Weeks

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
Locally, in the 83rd House district, two candidates have entered the race: Josh Branscum of Russell Springs and Mark Polston of Nancy. Both men are Republicans. The filing deadline for State Representative is next Friday, […]
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Three Persons Arrested Over the Weekend on Drug Charges

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
Erica Riedmueller, age 40, was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley around 10:30 Saturday morning and charged with possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. Shannon Dean Wooten, age 45, was arrested by Trooper Levi Scott and charged […]
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RC Man Injured in One Vehicle Accident Friday

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
According to reports, the accident occurred when Trevor Smith, 46, of Russell Springs, was operating a 1994 Toyota truck. Smith was apparently entering the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway in the eastbound lane when he […]
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Casey County Man Convicted of Numerous Sexual Offenses

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
A Casey County jury on Friday convicted 37-year-old Jason Reusser of the Windsor community of 28 different felony offenses, including first, second and third degree rape, sodomy, incest, and first degree criminal abuse. The jury […]
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Laker Sports, Monday, December 30th

December 30, 2019 Sean Hammond
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Bobby Joe Corner, age 64, of Russell Springs

December 28, 2019 Sean Hammond
Bobby Joe Corner, age 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 28th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: One Son Anthony Scott Corner of Russell Springs One Brother John Oliver […]
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Trading Post Items- Friday

December 27, 2019 Sean Hammond
1. Looking for a place to cut Firewood (270)343-3736 2. Dryer, Church Pews and End Tables for sale (270)566-1013 3. 3 Kittens to giveaway to a good home (2 Male 1 Female) (270)250-3527 4. Wood […]
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