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Gladna Coffey Isaacs, age 88, Formerly of Russell Springs

November 24, 2023 Sean Hammond

Gladna Coffey Isaacs, of Owenton, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home. She was 88 years of age. Born at home, on September 17, 1935, in Russell Springs, […]

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Jodi Hudson Miller, age 41, of Russell Springs

November 24, 2023 Sean Hammond

Jodi Hudson Miller, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Jodi was born in Campbellsville, KY on July 17, 1982, a daughter of Brenda (Dunbar) and […]

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James A. Polston, age 93, of Jamestown

November 24, 2023 Sean Hammond

James A. Polston, 93, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at his residence. James was born in Manntown, KY on July 11, 1930, a son of the late Eliza (Elmore) and James Allen Polston. […]

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Several closings around the county as part of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

There are several closings across the county today. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all be closed today. […]

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Russell County FFA finishes 4th in state in vet science competition

November 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA vet science team finished fourth in the state competition last week. The Russell County team consists of Callie Reynolds, Chloe Robertson, Jasmin Grant, and Alexis Fox. The team finished fourth out […]

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Russell Springs Christmas Parade is tomorrow

November 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade will take place tomorrow. The parade will go down Main Street in Russell Springs and will begin at around 5 p.m. Following the parade, there will be a ceremony […]

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Practice Competition Has Made Reed Sheppard Better Player

November 24, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard currently is the team’s third leading scorer at 13.3 points per game and leads the team in 3-point shooting at 70.6 percent (12 of 17). However, he also […]

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Christmas on the Square just one week away

November 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Celebrates Christmas on the Square in Jamestown will be taking place in just one week. The 7th annual event is scheduled for Friday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m. The event will […]

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Russell County sees improvement in child health categories

November 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

As an ongoing look at data from the Kentucky Kids County Survey, today we take a look at how Russell County performed in a few categories related to child health. Russell County saw a notable […]

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Thanksgiving closings around the county

November 23, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]

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