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Patricia Ann Luttrell Noel, 45, of Liberty

August 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Patricia Ann “Patty” Luttrell Noel, 45, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Patty was born on July 15, 1981, in Danville, KY to Wanda Luttrell […]

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Russell County EMS Averaging More Than 200 Runs a Month

August 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS continues to see a busy year, responding to more than 1,700 calls during the first seven months of 2026. EMS Director Charles Shepherd says the department currently has 35 employees. That includes […]

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Laker Boys Soccer Win Home Opener vs. Glasgow

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team faced off against Glasgow High School Tuesday, August 11. With an early indirect free kick in the 18th minute, Xavi Medrano fired a shot from 20 yards and beat […]

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Jerald Nue Popplewell, 76, of Russell Springs

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

Jerald Nue Popplewell, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 76 years of age. Jerald was a member of […]

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One-Vehicle Crash Sends Columbia Woman to Hospital

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

A one-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Bernard Ridge Road sent a young Adair County woman to the hospital. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS NEWS the crash happened just after 10 a.m. on Kentucky […]

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Former Trooper Island Director Indicted on Theft Charge

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

A former Kentucky State Police trooper who served as director of Trooper Island Camp has been indicted following an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of camp funds. Jonathan Biven was indicted by a Clinton County […]

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EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]

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Early-Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charge

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug trafficking charges following an early-morning traffic stop Tuesday. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Arnet Irvin was arrested around 3 a.m. by Deputy Stone Bolin. […]

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Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief

August 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]

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Russell County Tax Rates to Remain Unchanged

August 10, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County property tax rates will remain unchanged for the upcoming year, along with rates for two local taxing districts. During Monday morning’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, county officials kept the real […]

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