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KSP Activity Report
KSP Post 15 has released their monthly activity report for the month of February. During the month of February there were 19 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area […]
Month: March 2020
Obituaries
Judith Ann Galbreath, age 77, of Jamestown
Judith Ann Galbreath, age 77, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She is survived by: One Daughter • Dovie Galbreath One Son • James Galbreath […]
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Trading Post Items- Tuesday
Looking For: Three to four bedroom home for rent and a couple of donkeys 270-585-3703 For Sale: Five factory aluminum wheels for a TJ or YJ Jeep Wrangler and four like new Goodyear Wrangler tires […]
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Attendance Remains Low at the High School
According to attendance numbers from Superintendent Michael Ford today (Tuesday), Russell County High School had an attendance of 87.63%. The rest of the schools fared better though; Salem Elementary was the highest with an attendance […]
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New KSP Hiring Policy has Some Success
A Kentucky State Police change in its hiring policy has been somewhat successful in attracting more applicants to the agency. While the change has helped, more needs to be considered to draw strong candidates to […]
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KSP Announces Enforcement Blitz
The blitz started Sunday, and it will target drivers who exhibit aggressive behaviors such as improper lane changes, speeding, following too closely, not leaving enough space to pass and failure to yield the right of […]
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More on Kevin’s Kids
Kevin’s Kids concert is toward the end of this month, and a lot of money has been raised over the years since the start of the annual event. Williams shares with us the total amount […]
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Sheriff’s Office Continuing Effort to Stop Drug Trafficking in the County
The Russell county Sheriff’s office is continuing its battle to stop the sale of drugs in Russell county. Sheriff Derek Polston tells WJRS News that officers executed a Drug Trafficking Search warrant Monday evening in […]
Local Sports
Laker Sports, Tuesday, March 3rd
In volleyball last night versus Metcalfe County, the 6th grade team won 2-0. In the 7th grade matchup, Russell County once again defeated Metcalfe 2-0. The Lady Lakers would go on to win the 8th […]
Obituaries
Mae Elizabeth Bledose, age 87, Formerly of Russell County
Mae Elizabeth Bledsoe, age 87, of Tennessee, formerly of Russell County, passed away Thursday, February 26th, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by: Two Sons Larry and Wife Janet Bledsoe of Indiana Jeffery Wayne […]