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Month: November 2021

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Coach Joe B.Hall Turns 90 Next Week

November 24, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Former University of Kentucky basketball coach Joe Hall, who led UK to a national championship in 1978, turns 90 years old on Nov. 30. He’s now in a nursing home in Lexington […]
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Flatt files to run for 3rd District Magistrate

November 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
Barry Flatt is joining the race for 3rd District Magistrate. Flatt joins Zachary Wilson and Chase Antle as candidates for what is expected to be an open 3rd district spot. Current magistrate Ronald Johnson has […]
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Betty Ann Brown, age 82, of Jamestown

November 23, 2021 WJRS Staff
Betty Ann Bruton Brown, 82, of Jamestown, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY died Monday, November 22, 2021 her residence.  She was born in Cumberland County, KY on August 7, 1939 to the late Kelly […]
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Multiple Russell County residents indicted

November 23, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Tuesday. Those indicted were the following: Harold Michael Milam, age 36 of Russell Springs, indicted on charges of sexual abuse first degree with a victim under […]
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Applications now open for Rogers Scholars Program

November 23, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County students can now apply for the Rogers Scholars Program. The Center for Rural Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Rogers Scholars Program. Rogers Scholars — The Center’s flagship youth program — […]
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Jimmie Douglas Moran, age 78, of Russell Springs

November 23, 2021 Sean Hammond
Jimmie Douglas Moran, age 78, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, November 22 2021 at Signature Health, Liberty, KY. He was born on Friday, January 08 1943, in Clinton, IL. He was the son […]
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Valeria Godby, age 96, of Russell Springs

November 23, 2021 Sean Hammond
Valeria Godby, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 96 years old. Born on April 5, 1925, in the Pine Top Community of Russell County, she […]
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RCHS names Miss Santa contestants

November 23, 2021 Zac Oakes
One of 14 RCHS students will be named Miss Santa this year. This year’s candidates include the following: Morgan Taylor – Senior – Drama Club Bailey Gosser – Freshman – DECA Jadyn Mann – Junior […]
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Russell County now has 37 active COVID cases

November 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 64.00 7.00 57.00 3,446.00 83.00 3,593.00 1,871.16 10.00 11.00 2. Casey 18.00 5.00 13.00 2,822.00 58.00 2,898.00 1,793.43 […]
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Local law enforcement seizes illegal gambling machines at Russell Springs businesses

November 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Illegal gambling machines were seized from three Russell Springs businesses Monday night. A joint effort between the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Springs Police Department, and Kentucky State Police resulted in 29 illegal gambling machines […]
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