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NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Russell, surrounding counties

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS […]
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District 8 highway crews ready for first winter event

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
With more than 29,000 tons of salt on hand, combined with more than 80 snow plows, salt spreaders and other equipment ready in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Wayne counties, […]
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Strong Winter System Moves into Kentucky this Evening

December 22, 2022 Sean Hammond
Here’s Sean Hammond with the latest information on the high impact winter system moving in tonight.
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Lady Lakers fall to Jackson County, play again this afternoon

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to Jackson County in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic yesterday morning. The Lady Lakers fell by a score of 61-39 to the Lady Generals. The Lady Lakers will play […]
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Dangerous wind chills, possible snowfall on tap

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
Meteorologist John Gordon with the National Weather Service in Louisville says the area will be under a Winter Weather Advisory, beginning at 5 p.m. today. In addition, a Wind Chill Warning is in effect, beginning […]
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Lakers fall to Gatlinburg-Pittman in Christmas tournament

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders by a score of 81-50 Wednesday night. With the loss, the Lakers will play today at 9 a.m. against Estill County High School.
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Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
With the extremely cold temperatures and brutal wind chill expected late tonight into tomorrow, WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey regarding what folks who may be looking for a warm […]
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Retired local doctor files suit against hospital

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
A retired local doctor has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Hospital. According to a lawsuit filed in Russell Circuit Court on Tuesday, retired doctor John Kilgallin filed the suit against Russell County Hospital and […]
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Ramsey reflects on chamber leadership in 2022

December 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
The December meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce earlier this week was the final meeting at the helm for outgoing Chamber President Marisa Ramsey. WJRS NEWS caught up with Ramsey, who reflected on […]
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Beshear issues state of emergency as arctic front expected to hit state

December 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency as an arctic front prepares to make its way in, bringing flash freezing and extremely cold temperatures Thursday night into the weekend. Officials are urging […]
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