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Florence E. Hobbs Johnson, age 60, of Liberty

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

Florence E. Hobbs Johnson, age 60, of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 in Florida. She is survived by: Two Sisters Sylvia Jean Cavanaugh of Ohio Kathy Sue Slone of Florida Two Brothers Carl […]

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Fiscal Court Meets this Evening

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet at 6:00 pm this evening for the regular meeting for January. The full agenda is below… WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY BILLS DETENTION CENTER REPORT SHERIFF’S […]

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Strong Winds and Storms Moves through the Area Saturday

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

Very strong, gusty winds early Saturday resulted in some extensive property damage in the area and more than 9,000 persons without electricity. The strong storm, with sustained wind gusts as high as 50 miles per […]

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Leaders to Vote on Sanctuary County Measure Tonight

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

Will Russell County leaders elect to declare the county a second amendment sanctuary county? That is the question to be answered tonight during a meeting of the Russell County Fiscal court. The issue of declaring […]

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London Woman Arrested in Jamestown Last Night

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

A London woman was arrested last night after law enforcement officers responded to a complaint at Adanta in Jamestown. According to reports, 29 year old Amy Herron was arrested after Deputy Nathan Ginn received a […]

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Only Two People are Running for the Office of State Rep.

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

The filing deadline for the office was 4:00 pm this past Friday. Two candidates, Josh Branscum and Mark Polston, were the only two persons to file their candidacy papers with the Secretary of State’s office […]

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Laker Sports, Monday, January 13th

January 13, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Wayne Allen Medaris, age 77, of Russell Springs

January 11, 2020 Sean Hammond

Wayne Allen Medaris, age 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: His Wife Rosan […]

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Trading Post Items- Friday

January 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

1. 2010 Chevrolet Alvaeo for sale $2200 (270)585-1381 2. 318 Dodge Motor for sale (270)378-2096 3. Looking to buy Laying Hens, 2 Digital Incibators for sale and walking to buy a Flip Phone (270)634-1498 4. […]

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RS City Council Met Last Evening

January 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas following last night’s city council meeting. Thomas said it was an honor to have Sandy Simpson with Congressman James Comer to be in attendance… Mayor Thomas shared several […]

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