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Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, age 92, of Russell Springs

May 27, 2022 WJRS Staff

Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday evening, May 26, 2022, at her home. She was 92 years and 20 days of age. Born in Russell Springs, on […]

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Incoming Freshman Livingston Has Brother at Kentucky State

May 24, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Incoming Kentucky freshman basketball player Chris Livingston, a top 10 national player, is bringing a family member with him to Kentucky to play basketball — just not at UK. His twin brother, […]

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NIL Was Not Reason Keidron Smith Transferred to UK

May 23, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHTThe transfer portal and name, image and likeness (NIL) revenue have been linked constantly in recent months but former Mississippi cornerback Keidron Smith is not like a lot of athletes.He made his decision […]

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UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar”

May 15, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lonnie Greene thinks his wife has the best description of Kentucky All-American senior sprinter Abby Steiner. “Superstar. That is my wife’s words,” said Greene, UK’s head track coach. “Abby understands the gift […]

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Leon Davis, age 85, of Glensfork community

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Leon Davis of Glens Fork died on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:58 A.M. at TJ Health/Columbia. He was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Monday, May 16, 2022, […]

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Glenvil McQueary, age 80, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Glenvil McQueary, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 80 years of age. Born July 23, 1941, in Russell County, he […]

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Geneva Stephens, age 90, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Geneva Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 90 years of age. Geneva was born September 26, 1931, in Russell County, daughter of the late […]

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Roger L. Kernes, age 78, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Roger L. Kernes, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset.  He was 78 years of age. Born September 19, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, he […]

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UK Volleyball Coach Skinner Excited About 2022 Season

May 11, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Craig Skinner never backs off challenging his team to get it ready to defend its Southeastern Conference championship and he certainly has not with his upcoming schedule.Kentucky, the 2020 national volleyball champion, […]

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Lucas Knows Recruiting at Duke Will be Different Than Recruiting at UK

May 10, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT One of the first questions former Kentucky assistant coach Jai Lucas was asked at his first press conference as a Duke assistant coach was how he successfully formed relationships with players.“It really […]

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Obituaries

  • Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, age 92, of Russell Springs
    May 27, 2022
  • Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, age 92, of Russell Springs
    May 27, 2022
  • Wilbur K. Barnes, age 90, of Jamestown
    May 27, 2022
  • Anna Paulette Gilbert Campbell, age 65, of Jamestown
    May 26, 2022
  • Leonard Wells, age 84, of Jamestown
    May 26, 2022

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