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UK Player Dane Key Going to be “Very, Very Special” says Hall of Famer

September 28, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT University of Kentucky Hall of Famer Keenan Burton didn’t know a lot about freshman receiver Dane Key when he saw him play his first game for UK this season. However, it didn’t […]
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Grand jury hands down indictments on 16 individuals

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments against 16 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Cecil D. Stacy, age 31, of Russell Springs, was charged with two counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree, […]
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Russell Springs man enters guilty plea to amended manslaughter, other charges

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man who was facing a murder charge and four counts of assault stemming from a May 2020 car accident pled guilty in Russell Circuit Court on Tuesday to amended charges, according to […]
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Fiscal court approves final tax rates from remaining taxing districts

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Fiscal Court accepted tax rates from the remaining taxing districts at a special-called meeting of county leaders on Tuesday. Judge-Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS NEWS about the court accepting the rates […]
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Pulaski man arrested by JPD

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Pulaski County man was arrested by Jamestown Police on fleeing and evading police and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol charges on Tuesday evening, according to jail records. William Phillips, age 48, […]
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County clerk’s office closed until noon today

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon today for a staff training, according to County Clerk Patti Glover. The office will reopen for normal business hours at 12 noon […]
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Russell County reports just 24 new COVID cases this week

September 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 24 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from 37 cases a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of COVID cases in the […]
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Edward Lee Robertson, age 70, of Russell Springs

September 27, 2022 Sean Hammond
Edward Lee Robertson, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 70 years of age. Born April 25, 1952, in Russell County, he was a son of Irene […]
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Darry Dale McElroy, age 73, of Russell Springs

September 27, 2022 Sean Hammond
Darry Dale McElroy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at his home. He was 73 years of age. Born on June 25, 1949, in Russell County, he was a son of […]
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More information released on Monday’s fatal crash

September 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
State Police have released more information regarding Monday’s fatal wreck on East KY 80 in Russell Springs. Just before 5:20 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to the two-vehicle injury collision. The preliminary […]
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