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Russell Springs man arrested on drug, other charges

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested late last night on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Benjamin Bault, age 38, was arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of a […]
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School board approves contract for agritech facility, athletic turf

November 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved a couple contracts at a special-called meeting this week for upcoming projects. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on these upcoming projects.
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Sen. Rand Paul to make campaign stop in Jamestown Friday

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
Sen. Rand Paul will be making a campaign stop in Russell County on Friday. The senator will be in Jamestown at the Russell County Judicial Center’s first floor district courtroom at noon for a meet […]
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Early voting begins today

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
Early in-person voting for this coming Tuesday’s general election begins today in Russell County. Early voting takes place today as well as tomorrow, Friday, November 4th, and Saturday, November 5th at the South Kentucky RECC […]
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Kynect enrollment is now open for health, dental benefits

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on the state-based marketplace, kynect. Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through another source, such as through an employer, Medicaid, the […]
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LCCAC community baby shower is today

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency’s annual community baby shower is today at the Russell County Public Library’s community room. The free event, which is for expectant mothers and those with children less than three […]
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Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

November 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
Flu activity across the state is considered widespread by the Kentucky Department for Public Health with children ages 1-10 being the age group most highly affected by the flu so far this season. That increase […]
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Local deer hunters eyeing start of modern gun season

November 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
The modern gun deer season opens in less than two weeks and is timed to start with the peak of breeding activity, known as the rut, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. […]
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Myrtie Kerns McGowan, age 79, of Russell Springs,

November 2, 2022 Sean Hammond
Myrtie Kerns McGowan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her home.  She was 79 years of age. Myrtie was born at home on Beckham Ridge on February 9, 1943, daughter […]
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School board taking steps on middle school project

November 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved a measure toward the addition at the Russell County ANC that will be the future home of Russell County Middle School at a special-called board meeting Tuesday morning. […]
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