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Eric D. Rowe, age 37, of Columbia

November 14, 2022 Sean Hammond
Eric D. Rowe, 37, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, November 10th, at T.J. Health Columbia.Eric was born in Somerset, KY on July 26, 1985, a son of Norma Jean (Dykes) Rowe, of Columbia, KY and […]
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Veteran’s cemetery dedication to be held today

November 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
A dedication ceremony for the veteran cemetery at the Russell Springs City Cemetery will be held today. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. today. The community is invited to attend the ceremony, especially […]
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KSP responds to riot at maximum security juvenile center in Adair Co.

November 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
A riot this past Friday night at the Adair Regional Detention Center, the maximum security juvenile center in neighboring Adair County, prompted a response by the Kentucky State Police, according to authorities. At approximately 9:40 […]
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Fiscal court to meet this evening

November 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more from the meeting on […]
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County clerk’s office closed until Thursday

November 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today, tomorrow and Wednesday, Nov. 14-16th, to attend a clerk’s conference in Louisville. The clerk’s office will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 17th at 8 a.m. and will […]
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City seeking church, organization involvement for light display

November 14, 2022 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is seeking involvement from churches and other local organizations for the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park this holiday season. Mayor Eddie Thomas shares more details. For […]
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Chamber of commerce to hold monthly meeting Tuesday

November 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15th at the Russell County Public Library. Kelly Pierce, the owner and operator of Three Daughters Coffee and Sweets, will be […]
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Russell, others remains ‘green’; Casey back to ‘yellow’

November 14, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County and the rest of Lake Cumberland district, except neighboring Casey County, are in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public […]
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County clerk’s office closed 3 days next week

November 11, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14-16, to attend a clerk’s conference in Louisville. The clerk’s office will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m. and will […]
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Russell Springs announces Hardee’s coming to town

November 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
A new fast food restaurant will be locating in Russell Springs. Mayor Eddie Thomas gave WJRS News more details about the Hardee’s locating in Russell Springs, along with a possible timeline of construction.
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