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Third Straight Month of Growth for Independent Voters

June 9, 2025 Sean Hammond
Secretary of State Michael Adams says Kentucky is continuing to see growth among voters registered under political affiliations outside the two major parties. For the third month in a row, that “other” category outpaced both […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet at 10 o’clock this morning. Judge Executive Randy Marcum is expected to make appointments to the tourism and ethics boards. The court will also consider resolutions for a […]
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Latest LCDHD restaurant and retail inspections

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Dollar General on East Steve Wariner Drive – 99 percent – carts, ladders, and inventory in aisles; water leak […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, wanton endangerment charges

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on charges including burglary and wanton endangerment charges. Russell Springs Police arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Malone yesterday. He’s charged with wanton endangerment first degree, burglary first degree, and […]
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Sheriff’s office arrests woman on drug charge

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman early yesterday morning on a drug charge. 50-year-old Shelley Coons was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine, careless driving, and […]
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Sophie Galloway proud of obstacles she overcame to make NCAA

June 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Sophie Galloway was a four-time Gatorade Kentucky Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year who won eight Class 3A state championships, including the long jump, triple jump and 100-meter hurdles her […]
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Hometown Favorites – Snap’s Soda Shop

June 8, 2025 Riley Coffey
Snap’s Soda Shop brings that classic old-school parlor feel to life right at the Jamestown Square—serving up a variety of unique sodas, milkshakes, sweet treats, and a solid lineup of sandwiches for lunch. It’s a fun […]
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Leslie Dawn Miller, age 53, of Somerset

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff
Leslie Dawn Miller, age 53, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, June 7th, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.    Leslie was born in La Grange, IL on June 3, 1972, a daughter of Doris […]
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Harry G. Foley, age 77, of Columbia

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff
Harry G. Foley,  age 77, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 5th, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Harry was born in Somerset, KY on January 14, 1948, a son of the late Orpha […]
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Marilyn Roy, age 84, of Russell Springs

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff
Ms. Marilyn Graham Hale Roy, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 84 years, 3 months and 17 days. Ms. Marilyn was […]
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