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Russell Springs Police release November activity report

December 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of November. The police department reported 392 calls for service and 18 arrests last month. Russell Springs Police reported 3 alcohol DUI […]
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Christmas Parade, 5K race raise more than $5,000 for local charities

December 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Christmas Parade and Yule Light up the Night 5K together raised more than $5,100 for local charities. At last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting, Mayor Eddie Thomas made check presentations for […]
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Remains found in Taylor County identified as Dunnville man missing since August 2022

December 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
Human remains found in Taylor County last March have been identified as belonging to a missing Dunnville man. According to the Taylor County Coroner’s Office, the remains belong to Dennis Davis of Dunnville. According to […]
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Glover provides update on County Clerk’s office amidst statewide database changes

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
Two weeks ago, we reported on local news that county Clerk Offices across the state will temporarily pause in-person and online motor services beginning in early January due to a statewide migration to a new […]
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Loy joins 1,000 point club

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School 1,000 point club has a new member. Junior Owen Loy joined the 1,000 point club during Tuesday night’s victory over district foe Metcalfe County. Loy’s pull-up jumper from the free […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening with several items on the agenda. The council will have a special recognition of Donnie Wilkerson as well as check presentations for […]
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Sheriff’s Office releases November report

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of November. The sheriff’s office responded to 336 calls for service, not including in-office calls or walk-ins. The sheriff’s office also performed 17 […]
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Jamestown man arrested in Adair County

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested in Adair County on Tuesday. According to reports, 42-year-old Joey L. Dykes was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and criminal […]
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KSP warning of social media scams

December 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police is warning residents of social media scams going around. The scam reportedly involves a social media account that appears to be Kentucky State Police asking people for money. KSP is asking people […]
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Jeffery Allen Cooper, age 58, of Jamestown

December 13, 2023 WJRS Staff
Jeffery Allen Cooper, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home.  He was 58 years of age. Jeffery was born November 28, 1965, in Somerset, son of Lyle and […]
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