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Vanhoy Johnson, age 88, formerly of Russell County

December 31, 2020 WJRS Staff
Vanhoy Johnson passed from this earth December 29, 2020, at his home in Hillsboro, Indiana. He was born in Russell County, Kentucky, September 20, 1932. He was the son of Otha Anderson Johnson and Lena […]
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Columbia woman lodged in RCDC on Dependency Action Charge

December 31, 2020 Zac Oakes
A 28-year-old Columbia woman was arrested and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center Thursday afternoon. Chelsey Andrew, 28, is facing a charge of Dependency Action according to the RCDC website. Andrew was lodged in […]
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Columbia police arrest man for making threats, weapon possession

December 31, 2020 Zac Oakes
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to an apartment complex on Carrie Bolin Drive in reference to a caller stating that a male party was beating on their door and […]
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COVID-19 numbers in RC in 2020

December 31, 2020 Zac Oakes
The COVID-19 virus dominated headlines in 2020, and Russell County was significantly affected by the onset of the pandemic. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, 1,142 Russell Countians tested positive for the virus […]
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Sheriff’s Office provides update on tax bills

December 31, 2020 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding citizens that haven’t already paid their property tax bills to do so as soon as possible. Polston said that although the courthouse is closed today and tomorrow, the […]
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Rain for the Final Day of 2020

December 31, 2020 Sean Hammond
Good morning and Happy New Year’s Eve everyone. Well for the last day of 2020 it is going to be a dreary one which perfectly describes the year a whole. Let’s check out the latest […]
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Vindia K. Goodin, age 63, Clinton County Native

December 31, 2020 Sean Hammond
Vindia K. Goodin, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at her home. She was 63 years of age. Born on February 23, 1957, in Clinton County, Kentucky, she was the […]
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Experts warn of stimulus check scams

December 30, 2020 Zac Oakes
With stimulus money beginning to be sent out, experts are warning people about those who might try to scam others by pretending to be someone with the IRS. Here are four common red flags: Unsolicited […]
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Branscum, Wise asking for constituent input ahead of session

December 30, 2020 Zac Oakes
State Sen. Max Wise and State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum are asking for the input of Russell Countians as the two prepare to head to Frankfort for the upcoming legislative session. Both are conducting surveys on […]
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Adams removes 33,000+ deceased individuals from voter rolls

December 30, 2020 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced Wednesday that, as of Dec. 14, 33,696 dead voters have been removed from voter rolls in 2020. As Secretary of State, maintaining the voter rolls is a crucial […]
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