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Month: October 2023

Obituaries

Troy Dale Robertson, age 57, formerly of Russell Springs

October 12, 2023 WJRS Staff
Troy Dale Robertson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mountain Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cincinnati. He was 57 years of age. Born on April 4, […]
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Jeremy N. Branham, age 35, of Jamestown

October 12, 2023 Sean Hammond
Jeremy N. Branham, 35, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, October 10th, from injuries sustained in a car accident.Jeremy was born in Muncie, IN on November 7, 1987, a son of Brenda (Hammond) Branham, of Jamestown, […]
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Lauren Cortney Johnson, age 31, of Russell Springs

October 12, 2023 Sean Hammond
Lauren Cortney Johnson, of Russell Springs, gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 31 years of age. Born July 17, 1992, in Somerset, she was a daughter of […]
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Sheriff’s Office releases September report

October 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of September. The sheriff’s office reported 371 calls for service, performed 25 arrests, responded to 4 domestic calls, and worked 22 traffic accidents, […]
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Somerset man back in United States after being stuck in Israel due to ongoing violence

October 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man is back in the United States after he became stuck due to ongoing violence in the area. Alan Dodson was in Israel working with a company that offers tours of The Holy […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

October 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hear the first reading of an ordinance adopting a pay structure for people serving on city boards, […]
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Film crew to have casting call for movie to be shot locally

October 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Crews with Rock This World Productions will be filming a movie locally, and will be holding a casting call in Russell Springs in a couple weeks. A name for the film has not yet been […]
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KY House Speaker Osborne previews upcoming legislative session

October 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
We’re now less than three months from the next session of the Kentucky General Assembly. As lawmakers prepare for the session, Keith West files this report from Frankfort.
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Charles Hugh Austin, age 94, of Jamestown

October 11, 2023 WJRS Staff
Charles Hugh Austin, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Summit Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was 94 years of age. Hugh was born July 3, 1929, in Bryantsville, son […]
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Fiscal court considers proposal for courthouse repairs, work at detention center

October 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from The Perfection Group again at this week’s meeting. The group spoke to the court about some proposals to fix some “big ticket” items, which mostly focused on the […]
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