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Anthony Kemp, age 29, of Jamestown

November 30, 2024 WJRS Staff
Anthony Kemp, age  29, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, November 26th at his home. Anthony was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 3, 1995, a son of Crystal Kemp, of Jamestown and Steve Taylor, of […]
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Nancy Louise Leigh, age 84, of Russell Springs

November 30, 2024 WJRS Staff
Nancy Louise Leigh was born August 8, 1940, at her grandparents’ home, located off Highway 910 in the Irvin’s Store Area.  She passed from this life on November 27, 2024, making her 84 years of […]
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Christmas on the Square is next Saturday

November 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The annual Christmas on the Square event will take place in Jamestown next Saturday. Organizers of the event moved it to Saturday this year. The last few years, the event was held on a Friday. […]
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Russell Springs Christmas Parade is today

November 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade will take place this evening on Main Street. The parade will get underway at about 5 p.m. and will include the usual mix of floats, classic vehicles, and performances […]
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Russell Springs Christmas Parade is tomorrow

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade will take place tomorrow on Main Street. The parade will get underway at about 5 p.m. tomorrow and will include the usual mix of floats, classic vehicles, and performances […]
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Hospital construction plan moving along

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
The plans for an expansion and renovation at Russell County Hospital continue to move along. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave WJRS News an update on where things stand in the process. The hospital received about […]
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State Police arrest Florida man

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Florida man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. According to reports, 64-year-old Dwayne Creasman of Fort Pierce, Florida, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]
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Feasibility study shows promising results for hopes of destination resort on General Burnside Island

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
Hopes of one day building a destination resort on General Burnside Island in Pulaski County gained some more momentum after a recent feasibility study provided positive results to area officials. Hunden Brothers, a real estate […]
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Several closings today

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
There are several closings across the county today. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all be closed today. […]
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UK Football recruiting still in solid shape

November 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught   Kentucky’s record has not had a devastating impact on football recruiting with national signing day almost here. On3’s recruiting rankings have Kentucky No. 23 in the 2025 recruiting race. Last year […]
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