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Adair Man Arrested on Drug Charges Tuesday

July 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was arrested yesterday on several drug related charges. Reports are that 71-year-old Jerry Sneed of Columbia was arrested by Trooper Zack Scott of the Kentucky State Police last evening around 8 […]

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Still Time to Respond to 2020 Census

July 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County residents still have time to answer the 2020 Census and your response is needed. Local officials say persons may go online to 2020census.gov and finish the online information form, which takes just a […]

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Road Work on 127 Begins Monday

July 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced yesterday that beginning Monday, Aug. 3, crews will begin rock slide repairs on U.S. 127, just south of the Wolf Creek Dam. Crews will be starting work on KY […]

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No New COVID-19 Cases in RC; Cases Slightly Down Statewide

July 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Yesterday, Kentuckians saw a slight decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases. State officials announced 532 new cases in Kentucky on Tuesday, well below the 674 new cases Kentucky recorded a week earlier on […]

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Shelby Jean Hadley, age 81, of Jamestown

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

Shelby Jean Hadley, age 81, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, July 27th, in Lexington, KY. Shelby Jean was born in Jamestown, KY on February 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis (Wilson) and Garfield Dabney. […]

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Repairs to Begin Next Week on Highway 127 near Wolf Creek Dam

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Slide Repairs to Begin Next Week on U.S. 127 in Russell County Project area is near Wolf Creek Dam overlook SOMERSET, Ky. (July 28, 2020) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning […]

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Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble Set for September 10th

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Golf Scramble Thursday, September 10th, 2020 Rain Date-September 17, 2020 10:00 AM (CDT) Shotgun Start Lakewood Country Club Team Registration ($240 per 4-person team) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: mulligan & […]

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Jonathan Oakes Interview on the CAIP Program

July 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

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High School Sports, Including Football and Volleyball, Given Green Light

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has voted this morning to start high school football on September 11th. Full practice for high school football teams across the state can start on August 24th. The Athletic […]

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Two Arrested in Adair County Monday Morning

July 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two persons were arrested early Monday morning after Columbia city police officers conducted a knock and talk at a residence with suspected drug activity. Reports are that once contact was made with a person at […]

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