All Things Russell
All Things Russell, Friday, November 6th
Jeff and Tony spotlight Veteran’s Day which is coming up next week and talk with some local veterans and about the Doughboy monument in Jamestown.
Month: November 2020
WJRS News
Russell County Fiscal Court to meet Monday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell County Courthouse. Below is the agenda for the meeting. WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY BILLS DETENTION CENTER REPORT […]
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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Thursday, Nov. 5
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.5%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 84 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]
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Russell County teen flown out after accidental shooting
A Russell County teenager was flown from a scene reportedly off GV Hale Road Monday evening after an accidental shooting. Many details remain unknown, but WJRS News has confirmed with local law enforcement that a […]
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Gov. Beshear waives alcohol fees for service industry in Kentucky
The Governor also announced new support for bars, restaurants and temporary venues to help them save costs as COVID-19 rages across the commonwealth, with indoor dining discouraged, and as the weather gets colder, limiting outdoor […]
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Fire breaks out on Wilson Street in Russell Springs
The Russell Springs Fire Department was called to a fire on Wilson Street Monday afternoon beside The Times Journal. Some wooden pallets located behind an auto repair shop on Wilson Street were ablaze when crews […]
Obituaries
Dean “Goudy” Hadley, age 85, of Jamestown
Dean “Goudy” Hadley, age 85, of Jamestown died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1935 in Russell County to the late Bart & Lela Hadley. He was baptized […]
Local Sports
Russell County High School Basketball begin season in less than three weeks
It’s almost time for the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers to hit the floor for their season openers. In less than three weeks, Russell County will host Somerset in a boy-girl doubleheader. Tuesday, Nov. […]
Local Sports
UK Basketball to hold Big Blue Madness without fans
LEXINGTON, Ky. – To prepare the Big Blue Nation for the start of the 2020-21 Kentucky basketball seasons in a safe and healthy environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, UK and SEC Network will partner to […]
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Drive-thru Relay for Life event this Friday
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced event organizers to rethink and regroup on hosting traditional events and Relay for Life is no exception. This year, a drive-thru luminaria will be held in downtown Jamestown. From 5-7 […]