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Special Called Meeting Tuesday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 am. Some of the items on the agenda include… Open bids for roll off truck – resolution 19-08 ABC vehicle […]
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Local Sports
Laker Sports, Monday, June 24th
The Russell County bass fishing team fished the TBF national championship this past week. Russell County had two teams in the tournament with Kyle Roy and Jesse York and Dylan Stringer and Branson Campbell. They […]
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Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday
A band of strong thunderstorms moved across much of southern and south central Kentucky last night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power. In Russell county, there were reports of trees down mainly […]
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RS Man Arrested on Drug and Other Charges
Chad A. Davis, age 24, of Russell Springs was arrested after an ID and warrant check by Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice. Justice discovered that Davis had six outstanding warrants during the check. During […]
Obituaries
Faye R. Wilson, age 88, of Russell Springs
Full obituary can be listened to below… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Faye-R.-Wilson-.mp3 Faye R. Wilson, age 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, June 20th, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: Three […]
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Morris Wade DeHart, age 81, of Russell Springs
Full audio obituary can be listened to below… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Morris-.mp3 Morris Wade DeHart, age 81, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, June 21st, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: One Daughter Joyce […]
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Motorcycle Accident Occurred this Morning
A one vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred this (Friday) morning on highway 619. The accident occurred at 10:40 am when Josh Wheeler, who was operating a 1996 motorcycle was driving on highway 619 north […]
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Sunshine Today; Showers and Storms Return Tonight
We are finally wrapping up the work week on this Friday morning and the weather right now is beautiful with sunshine and temperatures in the 70’s already. We should get through most of the day […]
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Jamestown City Council Met Thursday Evening
The Jamestown City Council met last evening for the regular monthly meeting for June for the city leaders. Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and shares what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shearer-6-21-19.mp3
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RC Hospital Board Met Last Evening
The Russell County Hospital Board met last night with several items on the agenda. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson sit down with WJRS News following the meeting and discussed what took place… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Thompson-1-.mp3 Thompson was evaluated […]