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Jamestown Fire Department called to vehicle fire yesterday morning

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out to a vehicle fire yesterday morning. Fire Chief Jeff Landers said units were called out yesterday morning to a farm on Highway 832. When firefighters arrived on scene, […]

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Thomas talks Russell Springs water project

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Work is continuing on a major water project in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS where he spoke about the project. Thomas is asking residents […]

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Road closure across Wolf Creek Dam next week cancelled

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

Officials say the planned road closure of Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam next Monday has been cancelled. Officials with American Bridge Company say crews had a successful day yesterday working on the spillway gates […]

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Fishing tournament officially begins today

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

The 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship officially gets underway today. Around 500 anglers and thousands of spectators are expected to make their way into Russell County this week for one […]

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New Kentucky assistant coach Mo Williams is known as a recruiter but also has the experience to help keep UK players focused

June 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT What is new Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mo Williams like? He is a 13-year NBA veteran who was the head coach at Jackson State the previous four years before joining coach Mark […]

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State Police release details on Sunday evening wreck on North 127

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released details regarding a two-vehicle collision on North Highway 127 Sunday evening. Police say it happened just after 5:30 Sunday evening near the intersection of North Highway 127 and […]

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Major fishing tournament gets underway on Lake Cumberland this week

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

A major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland gets underway this week. The High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship officially gets underway tomorrow with registration at Russell County High School with fishing on Lake […]

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KSP investigating fatal accident in Adair County on Friday

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

Two people died as the result of a two-vehicle collision near the Breeding community of Adair County on Friday. Kentucky State Police say it happened at around 4:30 Friday afternoon. They say  56-year-old Wayne Werth […]

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Four-star Malachi Brown put in work to become elite player

June 22, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Malachi Brown’s father played college football at Marshall University and his uncle played for Ole Miss. “Malachi always had a football in his hands,” said Torino Brown, Malachi’s father. “His uncle was […]

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Man airlifted following motorcycle vs vehicle collision in Adair County

June 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was airlifted following a motorcycle vs vehicle collision on Highway 1592 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Bruce Thompson was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on […]

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