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Month: November 2021

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Thomas Popplewell, age 75, of Russell Springs

November 10, 2021 Sean Hammond
Thomas Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away at Vanderbilt Medical Center, in Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  He was 75 years of age. Born on August 29, 1946, in Russell County, he was a […]
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Death investigation in Wayne Co. after remains found by farmer

November 10, 2021 Zac Oakes
A death investigation is underway in Wayne County after reports that skeletal remains were found on a farm Tuesday night. Z93 in Monticello is reporting that the remains were found by a farmer in a […]
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Basketball Cats Picked to Win SEC Again

November 10, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Southeastern Conference media members picked Kentucky to again win the SEC regular-season championship and most oddsmakers also have UK as the team to beat in conference play. However, CBS Sports’ expert panel […]
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Leveridge files to run for 57th Circuit Judge

November 10, 2021 Zac Oakes
Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge of Jamestown has filed to run for 57th Circuit Judge. Leveridge has long been rumored to be a potential candidate for the judge position, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Leveridge […]
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20 active COVID cases in Russell County

November 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
There are now 20 active cases of COVID-19 in Russell County with two hospitalized. 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Russell County on Tuesday. 105 new cases were reported in the Lake Cumberland […]
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Beshear planning to raise salaries of KSP troopers, telecommunicators

November 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled part of his upcoming budget plan, which he said makes historic investments in law enforcement so the commonwealth can be a leader in improving […]
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Russell Springs moving city council meeting to next week

November 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
In Observance of Veteran’s Day, the regularly scheduled Russell Springs City Council Meeting, set for Thursday, November 11th, has been canceled. There will be a Special Called Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 16th at 6 […]
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Gary D. Marvin, age 81, of Russell Springs

November 9, 2021 Sean Hammond
Gary D. Marvin of Russell Springs passed away Monday November 8, 2021, at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was 81 years old. Born April 27, 1940, in St. Clair MI, he was […]
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Football Cats Can Still Have Historic Season

November 9, 2021 WJRS Staff
A 6-0 start put Kentucky in great shape to think about everything from the national championship playoffs to a New Year’s Day bowl game to a 10- or 11-win season. Now consecutive losses to No. […]
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3 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

November 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 84 reported cases, 74 (88%) were unvaccinated and 24 of today’s cases (29%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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