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  • [ September 24, 2026 ] Rev. Howard Britt, 80, of Jamestown Obituaries
  • [ September 24, 2026 ] IDA Disputes Report of $10 Million Land Offer; Foundation Describes Partnership Proposal WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Grand Jury Indicts 11 People WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Industrial Development Authority Rejects $10 Million Offer to Buy 60 Acres for Sports Complex WJRS News
  • [ September 23, 2026 ] Russell County Hospital Reports Small First-Quarter Gain as Expansion Continues WJRS News
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Serious Accident on Cumberland Parkway Wednesday Afternoon

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Details are still sketchy following a two vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon near mile marker 61 on the Cumberland Parkway, just a mile or so west of the Russell Springs exit.    The accident occurred around […]
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Congressman Comer Will Hold Telephone Town Hall on Thursday

July 29, 2020 WJRS Staff
Congressman James Comer plans to host a live telephone town hall at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 30th to update constituents and answer questions on issues facing America. If votes are called and Congressman Comer must […]
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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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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