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Russell Springs Woman Faces Criminal Abuse and Other Charges

December 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

An incident early Saturday evening led to a Russell Springs woman being charged with numerous offenses, including Criminal Abuse, first degree, of a child less than 12 years of age. Authorities say 34 year old […]

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Christmas Day Domestic Incident Leads to Charges

December 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

32 year old David Wisdom of Russell Springs was arrested shortly before 5:00 p.m. Christmas day and charged with Assault, fourth degree, and first degree Strangulation. The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins. […]

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Burglary, Drug and Other Charges on Christmas Eve against Russell Springs Man

December 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Local authorities report the arrest Thursday afternoon, Christmas Eve day, of a 66 year old Russell Springs man on Burglary and other charges. Reports are that Jerome Ehrgott was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley and […]

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Betty Brummett, age 91, of Jamestown

December 26, 2020 WJRS Staff

Betty Brummett, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. She was 91 years of age. Born on October 5, 1929, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

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Estelle Dalton, age 86, of Russell Springs

December 26, 2020 WJRS Staff

Estelle Dalton, age 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, December 25 2020 at UK Hospital. She was born on Monday, August 27 1934, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Vivian F. Flanagan, age 73, of Jamestown

December 26, 2020 WJRS Staff

Vivian F. Flanagan, age 73, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, December 22nd, at Russell County Hospital. Vivian was born in Jamestown, KY on April 4, 1947, a daughter of the late Nina (Canada) and Daris Foley. […]

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More Wintry Weather Possible Around New Year’s

December 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good morning everyone and I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! Hope all of you enjoyed the white Christmas we all finally had. I want to go ahead and look toward the […]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Russell and Surrounding Counties

December 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ FRIDAY… This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kentucky. .DAY ONE…Today and […]

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George D. Garrett, age 60, of Dunnville

December 24, 2020 WJRS Staff

George D. Garrett, of Dunnville, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was 60 years of age. Born […]

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New UK Football Offensive Line Coach Has Experience at All Levels

December 23, 2020 WJRS Staff

Eric Wolford is a former head coach at Youngstown State and most recently has been offensive line coach at South Carolina. He has a wealth of collegiate coaching experience but also spent two seasons (2015-16) […]

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