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Betty Jo Wheat, age 80, of the Sano community

June 8, 2025 WJRS Staff

Betty Jo (Combest) Wheat, of the Sano community, passed from this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 80 years of age. Born May 23, 1945, in […]

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Today is last day of Russell County Fair

June 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

Today is the final day of the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The fun gets underway early with inflatables for kids opening up at 9 this morning and kids say events getting started at 9:30. The […]

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Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby is today

June 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby will take place today at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. This will be the 37th annual fishing derby, with children ages 5-15 set to participate. The event gets […]

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Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties, state average

June 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than many neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at around $2.79 per gallon. Of the neighboring counties, only Adair County is […]

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Adair County man facing felony assault charge

June 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested this week on a felony assault charge. The assault reportedly took place last month and following an investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for 35-year-old Jeremy C. Wade of […]

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Leroy McQueary, age 74, of Russell Springs

June 6, 2025 Sean Hammond

Leroy McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. He was 74 years of age. Leroy was born Sunday, April 22, 1951, in Eli, son of the late […]

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Hometown Favorites – The Springs Diner

June 6, 2025 Riley Coffey

The Springs Diner is a local go-to for classic breakfast and lunch—serving everything from biscuits and gravy to burgers and fries. It’s a simple spot with good food and early hours, perfect for starting your […]

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Catch A Rainbow Fishing Derby is Tomorrow

June 6, 2025 Sean Hammond

The 37th Annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby is tomorrow at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Mackenzie Foster was a guest on All Things Russell this morning and shared more information about tomorrow’s event. […]

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Edward Snow, age 71, of Jamestown

June 6, 2025 Sean Hammond

Edward Snow, 71, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 4th, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. Edward was born in Jamestown, KY on July 2, 1953, a son of the late Lillie (Bell) George and […]

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Russell County Fair Demolition Derby Results

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Demolition Derby drew a large crowd to the Russell County Fair last night. In the Small Built Class, Shane Sturgeon took first place, Billy Jackson finished second, and Issac Grimsley finished third. In the […]

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