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Fiscal court to meet Monday

July 12, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to open bids for the crumb rubber grant, which is produced from scrap tires and can be used […]
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Community health screenings get underway next week

July 12, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings get underway Monday. The health screenings will take place Monday through Saturday, from 7-9 a.m. each day. Each of the days are open blood draws. They are not […]
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Dunnville man arrested on drug charges

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Dunnville man was arrested on drug charges early this morning. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51-year-old Jeffrey Lee Luttrell and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, possession of hydrocodone, and prescription controlled substance […]
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Wayne County man attempted to steal ambulance; charged with attempted murder, multiple auto thefts

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges after he reportedly stole multiple vehicles, attempted to steal an ambulance from the hospital, and attempted to run another man over. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said […]
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Thompson: RCH will continue to look for ways to grow despite projected cut to federal funds

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
Today, we wrap up our series on The Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson has told WJRS News he does not project layoffs or cuts to hospital […]
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Campbellsville woman flown out following single-vehicle wreck

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Campbellsville woman was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck yesterday evening on West Highway 80. The wreck occurred at around 7 o’clock yesterday evening near the intersection with Loveless Road. The Russell County Sheriff’s […]
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Thomas proud that city departments came in under budget; Harris recognized by city

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council met last night, with Mayor Eddie Thomas reporting to the council that each of the city’s departments came in under budget for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The […]
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Wolf Creek Dam road to be closed next Friday

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
As part of the rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Wolf Creek Dam, both lanes of US 127 across the dam will be closed next Friday. The road is expected to be closed from 8 […]
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Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to moped fire at Save-A-Lot

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out last night to Save-A-Lot on East Steve Wariner Drive. On scene, Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson told WJRS News firefighters discovered a moped on fire […]
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Amelia Hassett will be more comfortable in 2nd year at Kentucky

July 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett finished her first season at Kentucky averaging 8.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 33.1 minutes per game. She also made 55 3-pointers, the third best […]
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