Obituaries
Reba F. Smith, age 90, of Jamestown
Reba F. Smith, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset. She was 90 years of age. Ms. Reba was born in Russell […]
Month: August 2024
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Pulaski man pleads guilty to 2018 murder
A Pulaski County man has pleaded guilty to a 2018 murder. David Strong entered a plea of guilty in relation to the 2018 murder of 87-year-old Arlie Owens, who was murdered in May 2018. Prosecutors […]
Local Sports
UK Athletes had strong Olympic showings
BY LARRY VAUGHT Which athlete with ties to the University of Kentucky had a better Olympics? Lee Kiefer, a UK College of Medicine third-year student, won her second straight gold medal in foil fencing […]
Obituaries
Ralph Grider, age 78, of the Millerfield Community
Ralph Grider, of the Millerfield Community, of Adair County, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was 78 years, 1 month, and 28 days of age. Born in Adair County, on June 13, 1946, […]
Local Sports
Lady Laker Soccer officially opens season on new field tonight
The new Finley Field at the First National Bank Athletic Complex will hold its first official high school contest tonight as the Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team hosts McCreary Central. Varsity will get underway […]
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Russell Springs man flown out following Saturday night wreck
A Russell Springs man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80 near the Fonthill intersection. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred just after 8:30 Saturday night when 53-year-old […]
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Russell Springs in the early stages of planning annual Christmas parade
It’s only August, but Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said some local residents have already been asking about the city’s annual Christmas parade, so the city is announcing the theme for this year’s parade. WJRS […]
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RCHS athletics will have new coaches this school year
As the 2024-2025 school year is set to begin next week, school officials from across the Russell County School District are preparing for a new school year. WJRS News spoke with Russell County High School […]
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Elementary school open houses are tomorrow
Open house events at Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary, and Salem Elementary will take place tomorrow. Open house events at the elementary schools will take place from 5-7 p.m. Open house is an opportunity for […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hear from James Jones with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet office, Danielle Wilson with the tourism office, […]