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Shepherd hopes to bring family atmosphere, professionalism to Russell County EMS

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County EMS has a new leader, but he’s no stranger to the local ambulance service. Last week, the local ambulance board named Charles Shepherd as the interim director for Russell County EMS. Shepherd spoke […]
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Kentucky hoping to bounce back after loss to Auburn

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught After going 0-4 in SEC games at Kroger Field after last week’s loss to Auburn and dropping to 3-5 on the season, how does Kentucky coach Mark Stoops keep the morale of […]
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Clinton County man arrested after reportedly firing multiple gunshots inside home

October 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man was taken into custody after police say he fired multiple shots inside a home. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Albany Police Department were called out just before 5:00 this morning […]
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Laker Band finishes third at state competition

October 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Band had a strong showing at the state marching band contest Saturday. The Laker Band finished third overall in Class 3A, with Murray taking home the 3A championship and Bourbon County finishing second. […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested on child abuse charge

October 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on charges including child abuse last night. According to reports, 32-year-old Victoria A. Passmore was arrested and charged with criminal abuse – 1st degree involving a child 12 years […]
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Meeks Chosen Homecoming Queen at Campbellsville University

October 28, 2024 WJRS Staff
A Russell County resident has been named Homecoming Queen at Campbellsville University. Makenna Meeks, the 20 year old daughter of Jeff and Chasity Meeks of Russell Springs, received the honor Saturday during ceremonies at the […]
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In-person absentee voting continues this week; early voting begins Thursday

October 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Excused In-person absentee voting continues this week, running today, tomorrow, and Wednesday at the county clerk’s office. In-person absentee voting is available from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on those days. No-excuse early voting, which […]
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Shooter Koby Brea happy to accept any role on team

October 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Koby Brea was considered the best 3-point shooter in the transfer portal when he picked Kentucky over Duke, Kansas, Connecticut and North Carolina. He was a two-time Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of […]
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One Killed, One Charged with Vehicular Homicide Following Crash in Pulaski County

October 27, 2024 WJRS Staff
One person was killed and another was arrested on a charge of vehicular homicide following a two vehicle wreck in Pulaski County early Sunday morning. State Police say a Jeep Wrangler, being operated by 19 […]
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Two Russell County Residents Killed in Tragic Automobile Crash

October 26, 2024 WJRS Staff
– Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Kentucky State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 in Adair County that occurred on October 25, 2024, at 2:32 P.M. CDT. The preliminary investigation […]
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