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School district receives clean audit report

February 25, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education received a clean audit report at its meeting Monday evening. Joe Montgomery with Montgomery and Company presented the district’s audit. Superintendent Michael Ford credited the district staff for their […]
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Pulaski man accused of setting wife on fire during altercation

February 25, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man is accused of setting his wife on fire during an altercation at the couple’s residence earlier this month. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 36-year-old Timothy Lewis and his wife got […]
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Adair County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in theft case

February 25, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for a suspect in a theft investigation. The sheriff’s office has identified 38-year-old Benjamin Harmon as a suspect in the case. The sheriff’s office said multiple […]
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Russell Springs Police release January activity report

February 25, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its activity report for January. The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 470 calls for service during the month of January. Russell Springs Police reported 18 arrests made last […]
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Wills announces commitment to play football at Georgetown College

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County senior Kinnett Wills has announced he will continue his academic and athletic career at Georgetown College, where he will join the Georgetown Tigers Football team. Wills wrapped up a record-setting career this past […]
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Lady Lakers lose heartbreaker in final seconds to Cumberland County

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers lost a close one in the final seconds to Cumberland County in the 16th District Tournament last night. After Addy Abrell hit a three-pointer to go ahead 42-41 late in […]
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Local businesses receive 100 percent on health inspections

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has released its latest round of health inspections from local restaurants and retail businesses. Dollar General Market in Jamestown, Five Star, A.V. Food Mart on West Steve Wariner Drive, […]
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School board receives update on construction projects

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education received an update on the ongoing construction projects with the bus garage and field houses. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown on where things stand on these […]
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Casey County business sustains heavy damage in fire

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Casey County business sustained a heavy amount of damage during a fire Sunday night. The Liberty Fire Department said units were called out a little after 8:30 p.m. local time to Hometown Auto Parts […]
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Russell Springs City Hall to close temporarily today for funeral of former city council member

February 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will close temporarily today for the funeral of former city council member David C. Blakey. City Hall will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to allow employees to […]
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