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Grand Jury Returns Several Indictments on Tuesday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

Several persons were indicted Tuesday by the Russell County Grand Jury. In addition to the indictments announced yesterday, the following persons were indicted: • Daniel Muthig, age 28 of Russell Springs, along with 29 year […]

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“Shortened” Russell County Fair Starts Thursday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

A “shortened” Russell County Jaycee Fair gets underway Thursday at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell County. The 2020 version of the Russell County Fair will be three nights only and with no carnival. The floral […]

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Ronnie Gene Loy, age 71, of Jamestown

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

Ronnie Gene Loy, age 71, of Jamestown, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born in Russell County to Barbara Ballenger Miller and […]

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Shelby Jean Hadley, age 81, of Jamestown

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

Shelby Jean Hadley, age 81, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, July 27th, in Lexington, KY. Shelby Jean was born in Jamestown, KY on February 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis (Wilson) and Garfield Dabney. […]

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Repairs to Begin Next Week on Highway 127 near Wolf Creek Dam

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Slide Repairs to Begin Next Week on U.S. 127 in Russell County Project area is near Wolf Creek Dam overlook SOMERSET, Ky. (July 28, 2020) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning […]

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Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble Set for September 10th

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Golf Scramble Thursday, September 10th, 2020 Rain Date-September 17, 2020 10:00 AM (CDT) Shotgun Start Lakewood Country Club Team Registration ($240 per 4-person team) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: mulligan & […]

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High School Sports, Including Football and Volleyball, Given Green Light

July 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has voted this morning to start high school football on September 11th. Full practice for high school football teams across the state can start on August 24th. The Athletic […]

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Supreme Court Announces More Changes to Court Operations

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Today the Supreme Court entered two orders that provide further guidance on how the Judicial Branch can safely carry out court operations. These orders clarify requirements for court facilities and proceedings, address staffing […]

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Jo Bessie Grant, age 80, of Columbia

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Jo Bessie Grant, age 80, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1939 to the late Bryant & Lizzie Bell Grant. She was a former employee […]

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Autic Loy, age 84, of Jamestown

July 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Autic Loy, age 84, died Saturday, July 25th, 2020, at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington. He was a self-employed livestock dealer and a partner in the Russell County Stockyards, Farmer Livestock Market in Glasgow, and […]

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