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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

January 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested late last night on drug charges. 55-year-old Frederick Dale Peterson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of a legend drug. […]
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Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy believes UK can still make the NCAA Tournament if coach Mark Pope can get reliable point guard play

January 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy had no doubts Kentucky would be a NCAA Tournament team when the season started. After UK dropped its first four major non-conference games, including a 35-point loss […]
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Boil Water Advisory in Jamestown

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Update: This boil water advisory was lifted as of 2:40 p.m. on 1-7-26 The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory until further notice for Highway 92, starting on the south side of […]
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Lady Lakers defeat LaRue County to advance in 2A regional; go on the road to Casey County tonight

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated LaRue County by a score of 66-40 to advance in the Kentucky 2A regional. Aniyah Coffey finished with a game-high 22 points and 8 rebounds. Addy Abrell scored 17 […]
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Laker Basketball falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Adair County

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team fell to the Adair County Indians in double-overtime last night at Laker Gym by a score of 83-80. Maddox Shearer led Russell County in scoring with 31 points in the game, […]
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Information about new CASA program to be presented at library next Tuesday

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A new CASA, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, program is starting in Russell and Wayne counties. Family Court Judge Jennifer Upchurch Edwards and new director Lisa Coffey were guests on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday. Edwards […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested in Casey County

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested in Casey County yesterday. The Casey County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49-year-old Crystal G. Walters yesterday morning. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and alcohol […]
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Anonymous letter alleges violations of KRS with sheriff’s office vehicle inspections; Polston denies claims

January 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
An anonymous letter sent to multiple county and state offices alleges violations of Kentucky law related to vehicle inspections conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The letter alleges a violation of Kentucky Revised Statute […]
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Some details released regarding adult abuse/neglect arrest last week

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Last Friday on local news, we reported the arrest of a Russell Springs woman who was charged with knowingly abusing or neglecting another adult. 45-year-old Regina M. Roy was arrested in the early morning hours […]
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Legislative session gets underway today

January 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky’s annual legislative session gets underway today in Frankfort. Today marks Day 1 of the 60-day legislative session, where the general assembly will be required to pass the state’s budget for the next two years […]
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