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Month: May 2020

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Artist Rancel Walters, age 76, of Russell Springs

May 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

Artist Rancel Walters, age 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: One Son Brian Walters of Russell Springs One Sister Diana Gurley of Somerset One […]

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Safety Tips to Practice for the Memorial Day Weekend to Help Prevent COVID-19

May 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

With Memorial Day being this weekend, Governor Andy Beshear and state officials are providing tips for those who plan on participating in gatherings some tips to stay safe. This weekend groups of up to 10 […]

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State Officials Send Letter To US AG Regarding Cattle Price Fixing

May 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles and Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a joint letter Sunday to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate possible anti-competitive practices in the beef […]

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Two More Released From Isolation in Russell County

May 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two more COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday here in Russell County. There are now 2 active cases that are on home self-isolation. Russell County reported no new cases. Adair County reported one […]

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Multiple Arrests Thursday Evening

May 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to reports,   A little after 8:00 pm last evening Robert Bledsoe, age 70, of Russell Springs was arrested by Officer Justice of the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Assault 4th Degree […]

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Families with Kids in School System are Eligible for Financial Assistance

May 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program, known as P-EBT, will provide assistance to households with children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals while schools are closed due to COVID-19. The P-EBT program provides a […]

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Jamestown City Council Meeting Recap

May 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council met on Thursday evening. Mayor Nick Shearer talked with WJRS News about when City Hall is opening back up and when a decision could be made on this year’s Lakefest Celebration… […]

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Janson Ray Sallee, age 26, of Liberty

May 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Janson Ray Sallee, age 26. of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Father and Mother Edgar Sallee and Margaret Sharp of Liberty Two Sisters […]

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Popular Fishing Derby Postponed

May 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The 34th Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby scheduled for June 6th at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery in being postponed. James Gray, regional supervisor the federal Fish and Wildlife service, says the decision […]

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Jamestown City Council Meeting

May 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening for the May meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. WJRS News will have complete details on our local newscasts Friday.

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