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Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, 80, formerly of Russell Springs

July 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

Nelda “Nell” Dunbar, age 80, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully at her Pendergrass, Georgia home on July 9, 2026. Nelda taught herself to play piano at an early age, and was formerly a […]

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Airport Chairman Highlights Increased Activity, Ongoing Improvements

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Airport continues to see increased activity as more visitors and aircraft make use of the facility, according to Airport Board Chairman John Stivers. In the second part of this WJRS NEWS special report, […]

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Russell County Jail Reports 90-Inmate Daily Average for June

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center maintained an average daily inmate population of 90 during the month of June, according to Jailer Bobby Dunbar. Dunbar presented his monthly report to the Russell County Fiscal Court during […]

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Russell County’s Judge-Executive Says Reporting Timeline Didn’t Reflect Recent Opioid Abatement Spending

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County has spent more than $80,000 in opioid abatement funds on prevention and treatment efforts since last August, according to County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum. Last week, WJRS NEWS reported on opioid abatement spending by […]

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Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Roger Paul Carnes, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY. Roger was born in Jamestown, KY on November 13, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Rogers) and Hobert Carnes. He […]

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Kevin Wilson, 54, of Russell Springs

July 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Kevin Wilson, age 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 10 2026 at Phoenix, AZ . He was born on Sunday, August 22 1971, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Casey County Board of Education has approved a revision to the 2026-2027 school calendar as a proactive response to the ongoing water supply concerns affecting the community. Under the revised calendar, the first day […]

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Liberty Man Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges Following Traffic Stop

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Liberty man is facing multiple charges following a Sunday night traffic stop in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Deputy Devin Blakey stopped a vehicle just north […]

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Russell County Sheriff’s Office Reports Busy June, Strong Fiscal Year Collections

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office remained busy throughout the month of June, according to Sheriff Derek Polston’s monthly report presented Monday morning to the Russell County Fiscal Court. Sheriff Polston reported deputies responded to a […]

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Russell County Hospital’s $30 Million Expansion Project Remains on Schedule

July 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

Construction continues to move forward on the largest expansion and renovation project in the history of Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson says work on the approximately $30 million project remains on schedule, with […]

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