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Several Russell Countians indicted in Adair County

January 13, 2023 Derek Aaron
Adair County Grand Jury indictments were released Thursday for both January and December of 2022. The indictments included four individuals from Russell Springs. Russell Countians indicted include the following: Barry Joe Kerr on charges of […]
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Marcum says gaining familiarity with county boards is key

January 13, 2023 Derek Aaron
In an exclusive sit-down with WJRS NEWS earlier this week, new Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said building relationships with those he will working with throughout his administration will be key the success of his […]
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closures for Monday

January 13, 2023 Derek Aaron
The city halls in both Russell Springs and Jamestown, the Russell County Courthouse and the Russell County Judicial Center are among the closures this coming Monday, January 16th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, […]
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State officials urging drivers to register emergency contact info

January 13, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding drivers to registering emergency contact information with the state. Registering allows law enforcement to reach loved ones in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other […]
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Seniors may soon have opportunity to purchase ‘lifetime’ hunting, fishing licenses

January 13, 2023 Derek Aaron
Senior citizens in the state may soon have the option to purchase a lifetime sportsman’s license. The license would include hunting and fishing licenses plus permits for trout, deer, spring and fall turkey, migratory game […]
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Library aims to serve community through ‘Comfort Cabinets’

January 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library launched a new initiative at the beginning of the year aiming to help those in need of basic hygiene items. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton spoke to WJRS News about […]
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New Judge Executive Randy Marcum talks first few days in office

January 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum was live on Laker Country 104.9 yesterday, talking about his first few days in office. He said he believes Russell County residents are looking for change and he hopes […]
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RCHS Basketball Homecoming scheduled for Saturday

January 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School Basketball Homecoming will take place this Saturday. The Homecoming ceremony will take place at 4:30 at Laker Gym before Russell County competes in a home doubleheader against Barren County that evening. […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

January 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council is expected to honor former Russell County […]
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3 men arrested following thefts in Sano community

January 12, 2023 Derek Aaron
One Russell County man and two Adair County men were arrested earlier this week following a reported complaint of breaking and entering in the Sano community, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Just before […]
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