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Wayne County man arrested after axe attack

July 12, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested after reportedly attacking another man with an axe, and attempting to attack two others. 22-year-old John Hernandez was arrested and charged with assault first degree and three counts of […]

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Health Department’s Back to School Bash is today

July 12, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting its annual back-to-school bash today. The event is from 8:30 – 3:30 today at 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Several prizes will be given out […]

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Columbia woman arrested after being found passed out in Cookout drive-thru

July 12, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested after reportedly being found passed out behind the wheel of her cart at the Cookout restaurant drive-thru. 30-year-old Samantha West of Columbia was arrested and charged with driving under the […]

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Marcum looking to improve security at courthouse

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

At last night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Randy Marcum told the court the county needed to look into new measures aimed at improving security at the courthouse. Marcum noted a […]

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Health Department to host back-to-school bash on Wednesday

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is hosting its annual back-to-school bash tomorrow. The event will be from 8:30 – 3:30 at 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Several prizes will be given out […]

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Hearing officer recommends removal of Pulaski Circuit Clerk

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

A hearing officer in the case of Pulaski County Circuit Clerk J.S. Flynn has recommended that Flynn be removed from office. Flynn worked as a deputy in the circuit clerk’s office under his grandfather, George […]

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Local residents selected for BRIGHT Kentucky Class

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were selected for the 2023 BRIGHT Kentucky class. Lyndsey Brown from the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Tyler Stapp from Russell County Hospital, and Jordan Pierce from Tarter Farm and Ranch […]

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Southern Living labels Lake Cumberland State Park as one of top adventure spots in Kentucky

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

The popular Southern Living Magazine recently featured Lake Cumberland State Park as one of its top spots for adventure in the state of Kentucky. The well-known lifestyle magazine, which circulates more than 3 million print […]

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Juvenile charged, taken to Adair Youth Detention following McCreary County murder

July 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

A male juvenile has been charged and lodged in the Adair Youth Detention Center following a reported murder in nearby McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the investigation began just before 7 p.m. ET […]

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Stanley Wayne Baird, age 80, of Russell Springs

July 10, 2023 WJRS Staff

Stanley Wayne Baird, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, at Russell County Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years of age. Born on Friday, October 16, 1942, […]

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