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Adair woman arrested by RSPD Wednesday evening

June 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department arrested an Adair County woman on Wednesday evening. Christina Corbin, age 23, was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to […]

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Local KU customers will see increase on electric bill

June 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric customers will be paying more for electric and gas starting next month. The Public Service Commission, which regulates utility companies, announced Wednesday the average KU customer will see […]

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Obituaries

Wilma Jean Scholl, age 83, of Russell Springs

June 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Wilma Jean Scholl, 83, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 30th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY Wilma was born in Lebanon, KY on March 10, 1938, a daughter of the late […]

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Dept. of Fish and Wildlife launching life jacket loaner stations, Lake Cumberland not included in first locations

June 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2021) — With the recreational boating season underway, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is launching a new program designed to save lives on Kentucky waterways. The department is working […]

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Sunday proclaimed as Neva C. Bernard Day

June 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Sunday, July 4, has been proclaimed as Neva C. Black Bernard Day in Russell County by Judge Executive Gary Robertson. Full text of the proclamation below. Whereas, Neva C. Black Bernard was born to Walter […]

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RCHS posts opening for boys basketball coach

June 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has posted the position for head boys basketball coach following the resignation of Billy Carson. The job was posted yesterday, and the school has started the process of taking applications for […]

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“BBN Tonight” on WLEX-TV Enjoys Huge Success

June 30, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT “BBN Tonight” on WLEX-TV in Lexington is now almost a year on and the 30-minute weeknight show provides exclusive access to University of Kentucky coaches and players not available anywhere else through […]

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Drake White and Taryn Papa to perform at Festival at the Springs

June 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Country music artists Drake White and Taryn Papa will be performing at the Festival at the Springs in Russell Springs this year. White’s singles “Livin the Dream”, “Makin Me Look Good Again” and “It Feels […]

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Details unknown about wreck on overpass Tuesday

June 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Details are still unknown regarding a wreck that occurred near the US 127 overpass Tuesday afternoon. The collision reportedly involved a pickup truck and a car, and occurred between 3 and 3:30 p.m. yesterday. Kentucky […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested by RCSO Tuesday

June 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Tuesday morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Jacqueline Fox, age 44, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree and menacing. Fox was arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s […]

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