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Bailey joins District 1 Constable race

January 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
Another candidate has joined the race for Constable in District 1. Travis Lee Bailey filed this week as a candidate for Constable. He joins fellow Republicans Keith Scholl and Brian Kemp as candidates for Constable […]
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Jail scam reportedly circulating

January 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
A new scam is circulating, targeting family members of those incarcerated. The Adair County Jail is warning those in the area about a new scam. Someone is calling family members of inmates at the jail […]
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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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