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New Guidance Announced for Courts Across Kentucky

July 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Supreme Court entered two orders yesterday which provide further guidance on how the Judicial Branch and local circuit clerk’s offices can safely carry out court operations. The orders yesterday clarify requirements for court […]

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New Steps Announced to Combat Coronavirus

July 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Kentucky bars must close and restaurants will have to reduce their indoor capacity to 25 percent. The new order, which comes as the number of active COVID-19 cases continues […]

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Supreme Court Announces More Changes to Court Operations

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Today the Supreme Court entered two orders that provide further guidance on how the Judicial Branch can safely carry out court operations. These orders clarify requirements for court facilities and proceedings, address staffing […]

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Jo Bessie Grant, age 80, of Columbia

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Jo Bessie Grant, age 80, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1939 to the late Bryant & Lizzie Bell Grant. She was a former employee […]

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Autic Loy, age 84, of Jamestown

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Autic Loy, age 84, died Saturday, July 25th, 2020, at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington. He was a self-employed livestock dealer and a partner in the Russell County Stockyards, Farmer Livestock Market in Glasgow, and […]

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State Announces New Restrictions on Monday In Face of Increasing COVID-19 Cases

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced several new measures to stem the rising number of cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “At a time when Kentucky is dealing […]

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RS Man Arrested on Alcohol and Traffic Charges Sunday

July 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Sunday Night. According to reports, 61-year-old Julian Guadlupe was arrested by Deputy Meyer of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Operating a motor vehicle under the […]

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Parents/Guardians Asked to Complete School Survey

July 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Parents and guardians of students attending Russell County schools are being asked to help school officials make some decisions regarding the re-opening of school. Late last week, Superintendent Michael Ford sent an email message to […]

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Ohio Man Arrested Saturday Night on Lake Cumberland

July 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Ohio man was arrested Saturday night on Lake Cumberland and charged with several offenses, including a felony. Fish and Wildlife Officer Zack Carney arrested 61-year-old Stephen Valli of Ohio shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday […]

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Adair County Man Arrested Saturday Following Traffic Stop

July 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

A stop of a vehicle around midnight Saturday led to the arrest of an Adair County man on several charges in Columbia. According to reports, 30-year-old Stephen Boyd of Columbia was stopped by Adair county […]

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