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Leveridge seeking another term as Commonwealth’s Attorney

November 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The filing window for the 2024 elections is open, and one of the offices up for election is Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 57th Judicial Circuit, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Last week, the incumbent […]

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Two injured in two-vehicle collision

November 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at around 3:45 yesterday afternoon. According to Russell Springs Police, 56-year-old Sarah Kelly of Jamestown was operating a 2011 Ford Escort west on Bernard Ridge when she […]

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Sheriff’s office searching for vehicle of interest in theft case

November 20, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a vehicle of interest in connection to a theft case. The Sheriff’s Office is looking for a green Chevy tracker with a black soft top in connection […]

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Elvis L. Simpson, age 67, of Russell Springs

November 19, 2023 Sean Hammond

Elvis L. Simpson, 67, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, November 19th, at his residence. Elvis was born in Jamestown, KY on August 30, 1956, a son of the late Mary Rose (Pierce) and Logan […]

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Clara Jean Antle Gosser Ballenger, age 80, of Russell Springs

November 18, 2023 WJRS Staff

Clara Jean Antle Gosser Ballenger, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, surrounded by her family. She was eighty years, two months, and […]

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Stephanie Lynn Foley, age 36, of Russell Springs

November 17, 2023 WJRS Staff

Stephanie Lynn Foley, age 36, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Stephanie was born on October 16, 1987. She is survived by her parents, […]

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Letha Marie Popplewell Osborne, age 91, of Russell Springs

November 17, 2023 WJRS Staff

Letha Marie Popplewell Osborne, age 91, of Russell Springs, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Willie & Bessie Coffey Smith. Marie was a devoted Christian […]

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Ronnie Bunch, age 74, of Russell Springs

November 17, 2023 Sean Hammond

Ronnie Bunch, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Jamestown, KY on May 28, 1949, a son of the late Eva (Hill) and Norman Bunch. He […]

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RCMS Basketball teams pick up wins

November 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams were in action last night at Casey County. All three Laker teams picked up victories. 8th grade won 39-28, 7th grade won 40-18, and 6th grade won […]

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Emergency crews work wreck with tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads

November 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

Emergency crews were called out early yesterday morning regarding a wreck involving a tractor-trailer at Webbs Crossroads. The single-vehicle accident occurred just before 5 yesterday morning at Webbs Crossroads on Highway 76 when a 2002 […]

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