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Russell Springs unveils new REACH Alert system

May 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
In an effort to release quick messages to its citizens about important information, the City of Russell Springs has implemented a new alert system called REACH Alert. The service allows city officials to immediately share […]
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Local 4-H youth compete in District Communications Contest

May 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
Several Russell County 4-H youth recently participated in the District Speech and Demonstrations Communications Contest. Lillian Davis was champion of Jr. Foods Elizabeth Hoskins was champion of Sr. Foods Audrey Wilson was champion of Jr. […]
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Jif peanut butter recalled over possible salmonella

May 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
A variety of Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak stemming from a Lexington peanut butter manufacturing facility. The company that makes the brand issued the voluntary recall on Friday. […]
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Jamestown man arrested early Sunday by RSPD

May 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested by Russell Springs Police early Sunday morning. According to jail records, 37-year-old Justin Woodall was arrested just after 5 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, advertisement of drug […]
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Last day of school, graduation this week

May 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
The end of the school year in Russell County is approaching. The last day for students will be Wednesday, May 25. Graduation at Russell County High School will be this Friday, May 27 at 7 […]
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Hospital board to meet Tuesday

May 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, May 24th, at 4 p.m. in the conference room at Duo Broadband in Jamestown for their regular monthly meeting. We’ll have details from the […]
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Jamestown man arrested in Adair County over the weekend

May 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend. According to jail records, 33-year-old Cody D. Dix was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, display of […]
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NIL Was Not Reason Keidron Smith Transferred to UK

May 23, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHTThe transfer portal and name, image and likeness (NIL) revenue have been linked constantly in recent months but former Mississippi cornerback Keidron Smith is not like a lot of athletes.He made his decision […]
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Statewide wild turkey studies now underway

May 20, 2022 Derek Aaron
Two ongoing research projects should provide insight into why Kentucky’s turkey harvest has slipped since its record peak in 2010. Hunters reported the harvest of 26,836 turkeys during the state’s spring 2022 seasons. While that […]
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Traffic to be blocked around Jamestown Square tomorrow

May 20, 2022 Zac Oakes
Traffic will be blocked up to two blocks in each direction from the Jamestown Square tomorrow due to the Lake, Rattle & Roll Festival. Traffic will be blocked from 7 a.m. until midnight and will […]
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