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  • [ September 24, 2026 ] Lady Laker Volleyball Teams Face Somerset Christian and Wayne County Local Sports
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  • [ 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
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Over 200 Local Students Learn Lifesaving Lessons at Farm Safety Day

September 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
Around 230 Russell County third graders took part in Farm Safety Day, held this past Friday, September 4th, at the Russell County Fairgrounds. The annual program is a collaborative effort between the Russell County Extension […]
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Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Bank of Jamestown East 80 Branch

September 7, 2026 WJRS Staff
A vehicle crashed through a wall of the Bank of Jamestown’s East 80 branch at Fairview Monday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m. The driver, 26-year-old Hailey Hatter of Russell Springs, who was […]
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Country Music Star Tracy Byrd to Headline Albany’s Foothills Festival

September 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
Albany is preparing for the annual Foothills Festival, featuring pageants, worship, vendors, contests and live entertainment under this year’s theme, “American Spirit Lives in the Foothills.” WJRS NEWS talked with Trisha Miller, a member of […]
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Lakers Outgain Eagles on Ground but Fall by Six

September 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lakers came up just short on the road Friday night, falling to the Campbellsville Eagles 13 to 7. Russell County outgained Campbellsville on the ground, rushing for 231 yards on 36 carries. […]
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Science Hill Man Charged in Alleged Abuse of One-Year-Old Child

September 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Science Hill man has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a one-year-old child. Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says 32-year-old Lucas Q. Bradshaw was arrested without incident at his residence […]
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Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams

September 6, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Laker golf team earned a second-place finish among 12 teams at The Pines on Saturday. The Lady Lakers finished just four strokes behind tournament winner Adair County. Carly Shearer led Russell […]
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RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges

September 5, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man was arrested early Saturday following the execution of a search warrant as part of a drug trafficking investigation. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Stone Bolin obtained the warrant […]
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Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork

September 5, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. Survivors include: One sister – Gladys Daniel, of Jamestown One brother – Galen Crockett, […]
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Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall

September 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
Lake Liberty has lost ground over the past two weeks as dry and hot conditions continue. According to city officials, the lake is now approximately 16 feet below full pool, compared with about 15 feet […]
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Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday

September 4, 2026 WJRS Staff
A portion of Kentucky 619, also known as Indian Cave Hill, in Jamestown will be temporarily closed Wednesday, September 9th. The Kentucky Department of Highways says crews will replace a cross drain beneath the roadway […]
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