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  • [ November 2, 2026 ] Indictments Returned in Nancy ATM Theft Involving More Than $50,000 WJRS News
  • [ November 2, 2026 ] Adair Sheriff’s Report Lists 943 Calls to 911 During October WJRS News
  • [ November 2, 2026 ] Columbia Police Report 812 Calls and Contacts During October WJRS News
  • [ November 2, 2026 ] Local Races, Federal Offices and Constitutional Amendment Await Voters WJRS News
  • [ November 2, 2026 ] Pickup Truck Crash Claims Life of 52-Year-Old Columbia Man WJRS News
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Indictments Returned in Nancy ATM Theft Involving More Than $50,000

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two men have been indicted in connection with a Pulaski County ATM theft involving more than $50,000. Sheriff Bobby Jones says the investigation began November 30th, 2023, when a Ford truck was stolen from Miller’s […]
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Adair Sheriff’s Report Lists 943 Calls to 911 During October

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Adair County Sheriff’s Department served 46 arrest warrants and opened 12 criminal cases during October. According to the department’s monthly activity report, deputies also issued 19 citations for criminal activity, investigated 22 accidents and […]
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Columbia Police Report 812 Calls and Contacts During October

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
Columbia Police reported more than 800 calls for service and contacts during October. According to the department’s monthly activity report, released Monday by Police Chief Evan Burton, officers recorded 812 calls and contacts, issued 71 […]
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Local Races, Federal Offices and Constitutional Amendment Await Voters

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
Contested races for mayor in both Jamestown and Russell Springs, along with a nine-candidate race for Jamestown City Council, highlight today’s general election in Russell County. Voters will also decide races for United States Senate, […]
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Pickup Truck Crash Claims Life of 52-Year-Old Columbia Man

November 2, 2026 WJRS Staff
An Adair County man has died following a single-vehicle wreck Saturday on White Oak Church Road. According to officials, 52-year-old Joey J. Smith, of Columbia, was driving a pickup truck near his residence when he […]
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Joey J. Smith, 52, of Columbia

November 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
Joey J. Smith, 52, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born in Columbia, Kentucky on February 17, 1974; son of Faylene Spencer Smith and […]
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Burkesville Man Arrested on Arson, Other Charges

November 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Burkesville man faces arson and other charges following an investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department.  Nathan Castillo, 44, was arrested Friday and charged with arson 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and criminal […]
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Columbia Police Report DUI, Drug and Domestic Violence Arrests

November 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
Three people were arrested over the weekend by the Columbia Police Department. Police say 43-year-old Emily Erin Bunch of Lancing, Tennessee, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, having no insurance, driving on […]
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Six Area Residents Complete KSP Academy, Begin Service at Post 15

November 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Jamestown man is among six new Kentucky State Police troopers assigned to Post 15 in Columbia following graduation ceremonies Friday. Adam Melson of Jamestown was one of 40 members of Cadet Class 107 to […]
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M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, 86, of Russell Springs

November 1, 2026 WJRS Staff
M. Jean Stephens Hubbard, 86, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her home. Born February 2, 1940, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Stearns Thomas. Jean […]
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