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Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas discusses upcoming city water project

November 2, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met early this morning in a special-called meeting. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas explains an upcoming water project for the city. [cpm-player skin=”classic-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/E.-Thomas-11-02-20-Special-Called-CC-Meeting.m4a”]E. Thomas 11-02-20 […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet tomorrow

November 2, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. Only one item is on the agenda, the first reading of Ordinance 2020-005, (Intent to Annex property). WJRS […]

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Daniel David Little, age 51, of Windsor

November 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Daniel David Little, age 51, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at his home. Survivors include his dear wife, Phebe Dunlap Little, Children, Micah Daniel (and wife, Bethany Lee) of Columbia, Abigail […]

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Local Man Arrested on Theft/Shoplifting Charges

November 2, 2020 WJRS Staff

Local authorities report the arrest of a Russell County man on theft related charges. According to reports, 35 year old Justin Woodall of Jamestown was arrested by Russell Springs officer Lucas Justice shortly after midnight Sunday […]

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Brian Holt Gaskins, 46, of Russell Springs

November 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Brian Holt Gaskins, 46, of Russell Springs, KY, died Saturday, October 31st, at his residence. . Brian was born in Somerset, KY on May 21, 1974, a son of Betty (Bolin) and Wayne Gaskins, of […]

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Cool, Fall Air Settles In

November 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Monday morning, hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. I will be honest, there’s not a whole lot to talk about weather wise. Our temperatures last night dropped into the upper 20’s which […]

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LCDHD Daily Report for Sunday, November 1st

November 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.1%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 81 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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RCHS Cross Country Team Has Strong Showing in State Meet

November 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys cross country team competed in the KHSAA state meet over the weekend. Coach Barry Bolin’s team had a strong finish to their season. Senior Justin Stearns finished 25th overall […]

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