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Month: August 2024

Obituaries

Ivodean R. Bernard, age 84, of Russell Springs

August 2, 2024 WJRS Staff
Ms. Ivodean R. Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jamestown.  She was 84 years, 2 months, and 19 days of age. […]
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Outages in Russell Springs leave 1,000+ without power

August 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
Downed power lines in Russell Springs left more than a thousand local residents without power yesterday. Power lines went down near Mammy Frog”s Restaurant and the Valero gas station yesterday afternoon sometime around 2 p.m., […]
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Tourism Office hosting event today

August 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Tourism Office will be hosting an event today for the public. The Savor the Summer event is the first hosted by the tourism office, and offers food, shopping, and activities for children. […]
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Russell Springs man arrested last night

August 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested last night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, 21-year-old Kaven Wilson was arrested by the sheriff’s office and charged with criminal mischief first degree. Wilson was […]
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KY Secretary of State’s Office announces new poll worker recruitment portal

August 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
With the general election just a little over three months away, the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office is opening a new poll worker recruitment portal. The new portal allows volunteers to sign up for their […]
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Controversy brewing in Clinton County as funding for sheriff’s department reportedly not renewed by fiscal court

August 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
Controversy is brewing in neighboring Clinton County as a funding agreement between the sheriff’s office and the fiscal court is reportedly not being renewed. Reports are that the Clinton County Fiscal Court will not renew […]
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Obituaries

Kayden Allen Kimes, infant child

August 1, 2024 WJRS Staff
Kayden Allen Kimes, infant son of Madison McElroy and Isaiah Kimes, was born and went to be with Jesus, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Kayden is survived by his parents, Madison […]
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Stephen Lee Thomas, age 73, of Jamestown

August 1, 2024 WJRS Staff
Stephen Lee Thomas, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home. He was 73 years of age. Born on August 11, 1950, in Somerset, he was a son of the late […]
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Laker Golf finishes 2nd at Burnside tournament; McMillin finishes at top individually

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Golf team finished in a tie for 2nd place at a tournament at Burnside Island State Park yesterday, with Russell County’s Noah McMillin finishing first individually. McMillin shot a 71 on the day […]
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Lady Laker Golf takes second at Cardinal Classic

August 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Golf team took second place at the Cardinal Classic earlier this week, which also served as the 2A state qualifier. The tournament was shortened to 9 holes due to weather. […]
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