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Number of COVID cases in Russell County continues to climb

November 17, 2021 Zac Oakes
County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 49.00 6.00 43.00 3,419.00 83.00 3,551.00 1,849.29 15.00 15.00 2. Casey 21.00 5.00 16.00 2,806.00 58.00 2,885.00 1,785.38 […]
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Samuel Nell Brockman, age 79, of Russell Springs

November 17, 2021 Sean Hammond
Samuel Nell Brockman, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, November 15 2021 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Thursday, September 24 1942, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]
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Beshear signs executive order expanding eligibility for COVID booster shots

November 17, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order that qualifies every person 18 years old or older and living or working in the commonwealth to get a COVID-19 vaccination […]
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62nd COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Russell County

November 17, 2021 Sean Hammond
Of today’s 124 reported cases, 91 (73%) were unvaccinated and 33 of today’s cases (27%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Family Court Judge Seeks Re-Election

November 17, 2021 Zac Oakes
Jennifer Upchurch Edwards is seeking re-election as the Circuit Family Court Judge in the 57th circuit. She was first elected to the position in 2007. The 57th Circuit covers Russell and Wayne counties. So far, […]
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Who Will be the New Mayor in Jamestown?

November 17, 2021 Zac Oakes
The decision to appoint a new Mayor for the City of Jamestown could come next month. With the resignation of current Mayor Nick Shearer to take effect on December 31, names continue to be discussed […]
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Russell Springs City Council presents $2,500 donation to Rescue Squad

November 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council presented a $2,500 donation to the Russell County Rescue Squad at Tuesday night’s special-called meeting. Rick Godbey and Tojo Bray were on hand to receive the donation, which is given […]
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Texas Guard Cason Wallace is Third Top 10 Pickup for Cats Next Year

November 16, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Count ESPN national director of recruiting Paul Biancardi as a believer in John Calipari’s 2022 recruiting class with the recent addition of Texas guard Cason Wallace, the third top 10 player in […]
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Race for Russell County Judge-Executive Gets More Interest

November 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two new persons have jumped into the race for Russell County Judge Executive. Former 2nd District magistrate Patrick Loy filed for office on Tuesday. Landon C. Helm has also filed to run for County Judge […]
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Several Escape Injury After Car Catches Fire

November 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
A car hit a deer on the Cumberland Parkway Sunday night, catching fire and blocking traffic for hours. Nobody was injured in the collision and subsequent fire. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred […]
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