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Bill would create alert for missing adults

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill presented in the Kentucky Legislature would create an alert system for adults who have gone missing, similar to how Amber Alerts work for missing children. Senate Bill 45 has been presented with the […]
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Two Jamestown women arrested on drug charges

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two Jamestown women were arrested on drug charges yesterday evening by Kentucky State Police. According to reports, 40-year-old Theresa Grant and  36-year-old Nikki Montgomery were arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of […]
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Foothills Academy in Clinton County reported to be “temporarily closed”

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Foothills Academy in Clinton County is reported to be temporarily closed. The Foothills Academy has been a licensed residential home for young men for more than 20 years, with a school that served as […]
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Commodity distribution is today

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
Today is the monthly commodity distribution. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning […]
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Bill aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill that aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care to children is making its way through the Kentucky legislature. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council is expected to hear an update on the veteran banners, as well as holding the first reading of ordinances regarding […]
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School board to hold special-called meeting today

February 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today. The board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. The board is expected to […]
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Avellino Cahatol Rara, age 73, of Russell Springs

February 7, 2024 Sean Hammond
Avellino Cahatol Rara, of Russell Springs, formerly of the Philippines, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 73 years of age. Born August 2, 1950, in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins over Cumberland County

February 7, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up key district wins at home last night over Cumberland County. In the first game, the Lady Lakers came away with a 47-40 victory. The […]
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Abrell selected for Southern KY middle school all-star game

February 7, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Addy Abrell has been chosen for the Southern Kentucky Middle School Basketball All-Star game. Abrell was chosen by the middle school coaches throughout the region to participate in the showcase, which is scheduled […]
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