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Chamber of Commerce Met Tuesday

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting for June on Tuesday. WJRS News caught up with Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser following the meeting… Gosser invites the public to come out the […]

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Local Students at Campbellsville University Receive Honors

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

The academic honors’ President’s List at Campbellsville University was recently released for the Spring 2019 semester. Local students making the list included… Hannah Elaine Watts, a junior, from Russell Springs Hope Catherine Owens, a sophomore, […]

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Tourist Commission Meets Today

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Tourism Board (Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission) meets for their regularly schedules meeting that takes place today at 12:30 pm. This meeting, as always, is opened to the public.

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BPW Vendors Fair is Soon

June 19, 2019 Sean Hammond

Do you love to shop? Come join everyone at the BPW vendors fair on July 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the ANC. Come see what Russell County has to offer. Numerous booths will […]

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Indictments were Handed Up Monday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Grand Jury met Monday and handed up the following indictments… Trent Tieman of Russell Springs, Bail Jumping, First Degree, a Class D Felony Emily Luttrell of Dunnville, Bail Jumping, First Degree, a […]

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RC School Board Met Last Evening

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education met last evening for the June meeting for the school leaders… Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and give details of what took place…

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RS City Council Met in Special Session Monday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News caught up with Mayor Eddie Thomas following the meeting…

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Kentucky to Expand Access to Treatment and Recovery Services

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a portion of its 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, beginning July 1st. This program […]

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Special Called Meeting

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Library Board of Trustees will have a special called meeting this evening at 5:00 pm at 94 North Main Street in Jamestown. Some of the items on the agenda include… Construction progress […]

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Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

According to media outlets, Adam and Jeremy Hill were charged in an indictment that was handed up on Wednesday in Bowling Green. The indictment alleges that Jeremy Hill wanted to obtain a loan to consolidate […]

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    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

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