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Special Called Meeting

June 3, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education will have a special called meeting at 12:00 pm today. The full agenda is below… 1. Call to Order 2. At this time and given the extraordinary circumstances public agencies are […]

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RS Woman Arrested after Pursuit

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

A short vehicle pursuit last night led to the arrest of a Russell Springs woman. Deputy Sheriff Corey Meyer attempted to stop a vehicle shortly after 8 o’clock last night just south of Jamestown on […]

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No Active COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County has no active cases of COVID-19 at this time. County Judge Gary Robertson announced on Monday that the only active case had been released. Russell County has had 24 cases since the beginning […]

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Jamestown City Council Met in Special Session Monday

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Mayor Nick Shearer following the meeting…

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RS Woman Arrested in Casey County Monday

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell County woman was arrested Monday in Casey County on drug related charges. Sheriff Chad Weddle says 47-year-old Stephanie Luttrell of Russell Springs was arrested following a traffic stop on Lower Brush Creek on […]

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One Injured Following Jet Ski Accident

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Details are still not known following a jet ski accident yesterday on Lake Cumberland which injured at least one person. Shortly after 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to the Jamestown Marina with […]

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Filing Deadline for City Council Seat is this Afternoon

June 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

The filing deadline for a seat on the Jamestown and Russell Springs city Councils is 4 o’clock this afternoon. Ruth Hill, Deputy County Clerk in charge of elections, told WJRS NEWS last evening that no […]

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Charles K. McBeath, age 80, of Russell Springs

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Charles K. McBeath, age 80, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2020 his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines. He is survived by: Two Children Anita Bishop and Kenneth […]

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Update From RS Mayor Eddie Thomas

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Special Called Meeting

June 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown City Council meets this evening for a special called meeting. The meeting is set to get underway at 6:00 pm. The full agenda is below… Meeting called to order by Mayor 1st Reading […]

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