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Obituaries

Gracie Pecola Brown, age 98, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
Gracie Pecola Brown, age 98, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. She is survived by: One Son James Brown of Russell Springs One Sister […]
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All Things Russell 6-19

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
Today’s program featured candidates for State Representative in the 83rd District. Republican candidates Mark Polston and Josh Branscum discuss their campaigns as the Primary Election is this Tuesday, June 23rd.
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Jamestown City Council Meeting Recap, New Restaurant to Locate in Jamestown

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown City Council had its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Nick Shearer following the meeting… The council approved the amended budget and new budget 6-0. Shearer also mentioned […]
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RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
More COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday in Russell County. County Judge Gary Robertson announced that four cases were released leaving just four active cases remaining. Of the four active cases, three are […]
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Officials Dispel Rumors of Protesters Coming to Pulaski County

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
 Law enforcement officials in Pulaski County are denying rumors that outside protest groups such as Antifa plan to show up in the area this weekend. Rumors circulated on Facebook this week that either Somerset or […]
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Questions Remain in the Reopening of Schools this Upcoming Year

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
 Superintendent Michael Ford send an email last night to parents and guardians of Russell County school students explaining the changes in the upcoming school year calendar. Ford noted that at Monday’s meeting of the Russell […]
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Former RS Police Officer Now in Columbia

June 19, 2020 Sean Hammond
A former City of Russell Springs officer has left and joined the Columbia Police Department.   Ethan Pike was recently hired by Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots for the City of Columbia. Pike also previously worked for […]
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Primary Election Less than a Week Away

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond
Locally, voters will select the next State Representative for the 83rd legislative district, comprised of Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and a portion of Pulaski county. The two candidates, Josh Branscum and Mark Polston, will be guests on […]
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Kentucky Approaching 13,000 COVID-19 Cases

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond
170 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky were announced on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to at least 12,995 cases.   In Russell County, there were no new cases, and one person was released from home […]
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Jamestown City Council Meeting Tonight

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening for its regular monthly meeting for the month of June. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. WJRS News will have complete details of tonight’s meeting, Friday […]
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