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Mid-90s Heat Brings Serious Risks for Children, Pets and Seniors

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Extreme heat can turn a parked vehicle deadly within minutes There is no safe amount of time to leave a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle. On a sunny day, the vehicle acts […]
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Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wally Sullivan, 71, of Jamestown, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Survivors include: His wife – Dorothy Andrew Sullivan Three sons – Gene Antle and GaVon Antle, both […]
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Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset

August 31, 2026 WJRS Staff
Wayne Curry, 76, of Somerset, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Cancer Center. Survivors include: Wife — Rita Anderson Curry Three sons — Mark Curry, Kyle Anderson Curry and Wesley Brown. Funeral services […]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Legacy Will Continue

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lindsey Westerfield, Community Engagement Coordinator for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, said she had just finished a meeting and was sitting at her computer when State Director Libbie Suttles called with the news that […]
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Laker Marching Band Opens 2026 Season at Mark Twain Exhibition

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Russell County Laker Marching Band took the field at the 49th Annual Mark Twain Pre-Season Marching Band Exhibition, marking the beginning of the 2026 marching season. This year’s production is titled “When […]
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U.S. 127 Across Wolf Creek Dam Closing Wednesday

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be temporarily closed Wednesday, September 2nd, for ongoing rehabilitation work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the highway will be closed at the dam from 8:00 a.m. […]
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Columbia Man Charged with Robbery, Wanton Endangerment

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
Columbia Police arrested a 19-year-old man Friday morning following an investigation into a reported violation of an emergency protective order. Officers were dispatched to the parking lot of a local restaurant at approximately 10:51 a.m. […]
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Nicholasville Man Drowns at Grider Hill Marina, Body Recovered Early Sunday Morning

August 30, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Nicholasville man reportedly drowned late Saturday night at Safe Harbor Grider Hill Marina on Lake Cumberland near Albany. The emergency call was received by Clinton County Dispatch shortly after 11 p.m. Albany Fire and […]
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Russell County Falls to LaRue County Friday Night 45-7

August 29, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lakers fell to the LaRue County Hawks 45-7 Friday night. Russell County quarterback Tanner Stringer accounted for the Lakers’ lone touchdown and finished with 53 rushing yards on 15 carries. Through the […]
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GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Shut Out Wayne County, 3–0

August 28, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team shut out the Wayne County Lady Cardinals, 3–0. Addison Coffey led the Russell County offense with two goals and one assist. Madison Bennett added one goal and one […]
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