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Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

February 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said multiple citizens have contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a scam in which someone claims that local law enforcement has a warrant for their arrest. Polston advises people to hang […]

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3 new cases of COVID reported in Russell County on Saturday

February 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.56%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 358 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Obituaries

Dallon Ruba Matthews, age 52, of Russell Springs

February 28, 2021 WJRS Staff

Dallon Ruba Mathews, age 52, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 27 2021 at his residence. He was born on Friday, June 07 1968, in Danville, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]

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COVID restrictions in judicial system to ease beginning April 1

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 25, 2021 – As Kentucky begins to see its COVID-19 cases decline and its rate of vaccinations increase, the Supreme Court has amended two orders to allow courts to begin easing restrictions […]

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Recovery center in Russell Springs aims to help those struggling with addiction

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

  Alex Williams and Scott Wells know the depths of addiction well. The two struggled with substance abuse for several years. While their paths differed, Alex traveling across the country struggling with alcoholism and Scott […]

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All Things Russell

All Things Russell 2-26

February 26, 2021 Sean Hammond

Jeff and Tony discuss last week’s program and talk with Superintendent Michael Ford about COVID-19 vaccinations and getting back to in-person learning.

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Work Continues on Water Lines Across from RCMS

February 26, 2021 Sean Hammond

Terry Russell, Public Works Director for the City of Russell Springs talks about the water line repairs happening on 127 across from the Russell County Middle School and what folks in and around that area […]

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RCMS 6th and 8th grade volleyball pick up wins over Campbellsville

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 6th and 8th grade volleyball teams defeated Campbellsville Thursday night. 6th graders won 21-8 and 21-11. 8th graders won 21-14 and 23-21. 7th graders fell short (RC 21-14; Cville 21-13 […]

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Lady Lakers secure top seed in 16th District Tournament

February 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers scored just four points in the first quarter and shot 6/25 in the first half, but outscored the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets by 20 in the second half to clinch […]

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Early voting could become law in Kentucky

February 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

A bill in the Kentucky Legislature would create three days of early voting, along with the creation of more voting centers and a signature cure process for absentee ballots as part of an election reform […]

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  • Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 29, 2023
  • Margaret N. White, 57, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023
  • Kevin Joe Russell, age 43, of Lexington
    March 28, 2023
  • Phillip Anderson, 82, of Jamestown
    March 28, 2023
  • Joseph Curtis Slone, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023

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