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Clinton County man found guilty on multiple charges involving minors

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man has been convicted on numerous charges involving minor children. Chris Thrasher of Albany was found guilty on Tuesday by a Clinton County jury on 22 counts of possession of matter portraying […]
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Area evangelist hopes to have 127 cross placed by Friday

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
Area evangelist Melvin Sisson and his organization, Crusaders for the Cross, are placing a giant cross off Highway 127 near Stephens Pipe and Steel. It’s the 8th cross in the area they have placed. Sisson […]
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Russell Springs woman faces charges after wheeling baby around Walmart while intoxicated

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman is facing charges after she allegedly was wheeling a baby around the Columbia Walmart in a shopping cart while intoxicated. According to Columbia Police, officers were called to Walmart yesterday evening […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Campbellsville

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team got back in the win column last night, picking up a win at home over the Campbellsville Lady Eagles. The Lady Lakers fell in the first set, but […]
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Three Casey County inmates seriously hurt by dog at animal shelter

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
Three Casey County inmates were seriously hurt Tuesday morning after they were attacked by a dog at an animal shelter they were at while on work release. According to Liberty Police, the three female inmates […]
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Laker Soccer loses a close one to Taylor County

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team lost a close one to Taylor County Tuesday night in the Kentucky 2A Tournament. The Lakers fell short by a score of 2-1, with the Cardinals scoring the winning goal with […]
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Russell Springs Police arrest man on trespassing, voyeurism charges

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on charges of trespassing and voyeurism by Russell Springs Police yesterday evening. According to jail records, 30-year-old Kyle Montgomery was arrested and charged with voyeurism and criminal trespassing – […]
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Woman sentenced to more than 15 years for attempting to burn down Henderson Fuel in Nancy

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
A woman was sentenced to more than 15 years in part for attempting to burn down Henderson Fuel in Nancy. Norma Jean Walker, age 60 of Nancy, was sentenced Thursday in Pulaski Circuit Court on […]
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RCMS Lady Lakers take 2 of 3 over Green County

August 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams took 2 of 3 games over Green County yesterday evening. The 6th grade team picked up a 25-8 win with Briley Bennett leading the way with […]
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UK’s Jalen Geiger Ready For Big Season in Return to Field After Injury

August 23, 2023 WJRS Staff
  By LARRY VAUGHT Jalen Geiger insists he’s back “100 percent” from the season-ending knee injury he suffered against Florida last season and is even better than before. “For myself, I have high expectations coming […]
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