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Flashing yellow traffic lights installed in Russell Springs

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes
Drivers will soon encounter a new type of traffic signal at three intersections along U.S. 127 in Russell Springs. The new lights include a flashing yellow arrow, which indicates that drivers can proceed with caution […]
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Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes
Students in Adair County were taken into custody and charged after posting a threatening message on Snapchat earlier this week that resulted in classes being called off for two days. Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason […]
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Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 911 calls last month. That’s according to the latest monthly activity report from the sheriff’s office. Last month, the sheriff’s office made 45 arrests, performed […]
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Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]
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Fans and media members blasted coach Mark Stoops for the way his team played against South Carolina

September 13, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky’s inept performance against South Carolina certainly brought a lot of brutal, but fair, criticism of Kentucky football and coach Mark Stoops. “Shocking stat of the day: Since the 2021 dismantling of […]
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RCHS Soccer, RCMS Football and Basketball in action today

September 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Soccer and Russell County Middle School Football and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be in action today. The Laker Soccer team will go on the road to Taylor County today […]
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County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

September 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]
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Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

September 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly made threats against Russell County Hospital and hospital employees. Trooper Cody Ford with Kentucky State Police Post 15 served a warrant at around 10 […]
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Update on Wayne County murder arrest

September 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 11 has released details about a fatal shooting that took place in Wayne County Tuesday morning. According to state police, 66-year-old Willard Ray Upchurch was arrested by troopers and charged with […]
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Stolen firearm found by farmer part of ongoing investigation

September 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
A farmer working in a corn field Wednesday morning reportedly found a stolen firearm, which is part of an investigation being conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the stolen […]
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