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Where are new Russell County residents moving from?

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

Where are people moving into Russell County moving from? According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, those moving to Russell County come from across the commonwealth and several from different states. The county most […]

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Milam found not guilty on one charge, jury deadlocked on other

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The jury in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Harold Michael Milam found him not guilty yesterday on the charge of sexual abuse first degree, but could not reach a verdict on the […]

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Sheriff’s Office adjusting with staff changes

September 29, 2023 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to adjust to be able to move forward with its mission to serve the public.  The sheriff’s department recently lost two deputies in the last week with the […]

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Play Mart Inc. in Somerset expanding

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

Play Mart Inc., an industry leader in recycled plastic play systems, is adding a $1.7 million investment in the company’s current operation in neighboring Pulaski County, creating 10 new full-time jobs. The project includes expanding […]

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Tank company to locate in Adair County, bringing 20 jobs

September 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

A tank company with locations in four different states is set to build a new location in neighboring Adair County. Phillips Tank and Structure, a nationwide tank construction contractor with locations in Pennsylvania, California, Hawaii […]

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Sheriff’s Office investigating home hit by gunfire

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a home was reportedly hit by gunfire. The incident occurred just before noon in the area of East Highway 619 and Indian Cave Hill, according to reports. […]

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10 indicted by grand jury

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Ten people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted included the following individuals: Lyra Leftwich, age 19 and Trevor Johnson, age 25, both of Jamestown, charged with criminal abuse of […]

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Dr. Jerry Westerfield to receive LWC Honorary Alumnus Award

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs will receive the honorary alumnus award at Lindsey Wilson College’s Homecoming Weekend this weekend. Westerfield will receive the award at the college’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday. Westerfield will […]

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Search continues for missing man last seen near Casey/Pulaski line

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The search continues for a 20-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week now near the Casey/Pulaski County line. David “DJ” Whitt was last seen Tuesday Sept. 19 at around 6:30 p.m. […]

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Community blood drive is today

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

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  • Ricky L. Collins, age 59, of Russell Springs
    September 28, 2023
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    September 25, 2023
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    September 25, 2023
  • Alan Gregory Polston, age 37, of Russell Springs
    September 25, 2023

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