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Schools Closures Extended to May

April 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
Governor Andy Beshear made the recommendation on Thursday for schools across the state to not have in person classes at least until May 1st. Here’s Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford…
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KSP Activity Report for March

April 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Kentucky State Police Post 15 out of Columbia has released its monthly activity report for March. During the month of March 2020, there were eight traffic accidents investigated by State Police working in the […]
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Sheriff’s Office Made an Arrest Thursday Afternoon

April 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
According to reports, Jack Lusk, age 32, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000 and Possession of Marijuana. Lusk was arrested by Deputy Meyer and lodged in the Russell County […]
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Russell County Now with Two COVID-19 Cases Kentucky;Closes in on 800 Cases

April 3, 2020 Sean Hammond
Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced on Thursday evening that Russell County now has its second confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus. The first case was announced on Wednesday. Reports also surfaced Thursday night […]
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Floyd Lee Roy, age 79, of Dunnville

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
Floyd Lee Roy, age 79, of Dunville, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at his residence. He was a farmer. He is survived by: Four Children Carla and Husband Howard Luttrell of Russell Springs Jeffrey, […]
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Schools Closed Thru May 1st

April 2, 2020 WJRS Staff
Superintendent Michael Ford has announced that schools will remain closed they May 1st. Details tomorrow morning on WJRS Local News
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RS Mayor Eddie Thomas and City Clerk Chris Ramsey on the Morning Show

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
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Trading Post Items- Wednesday

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
Looking For: Dryer for giveaway 270-507-9852 For Sale: 2006 Dodge Ram, boombox for car. tires, bicycle 270-585-6159 For Sale: Bath tub 270-566-2663 Looking For: Two to three bedroom home 270-585-9597 Looking For: Someone to haul […]
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More Kentuckians Will have Access from Food Banks

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
  The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is temporarily relaxing income requirements through April 30 to allow more Kentuckians to receive food from food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. […]
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Meal Pickup and Delivery Changes

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond
Russell County Schools has made some changes in its meal pickup and food delivery plan. Here’s Food Service Director Keith Emerson…
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