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RS City Council Met Thursday

February 14, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Russell Springs City Council met Thursday evening for their February meeting… That’s Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas after last night’s meeting. Thomas also gave an update on some new buildings in the city…
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Four Arrested in Connection with Storage Units Burglary

February 13, 2020 Sean Hammond
An alleged break in and burglary at storage units in Jamestown has led to the arrests of four persons.   WJRS NEWS has learned that the Hudson Storage units, located near Valley Drive, just off the […]
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Two RS Men Arrested in Separate Incidents Tuesday

February 12, 2020 Sean Hammond
According to jail records, Danny Bolen, age 46 was arrested by Russell Springs Police Officer Matt Parrish and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition Shoplifting under $500. 45-year-old Sean Campbell of Russell Springs […]
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

February 11, 2020 Sean Hammond
Just after 9:00 Sunday evening, Officer Lucas Justice with the Russell Springs Police Department observed a vehicle traveling North on Hwy 127. Officer Justice determined the vehicles tag to be expired. Upon a traffic stop […]
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JPD Continues to ask for Public’s Help in Locating Two Missing Juveniles

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond
16-year-old Austin Passmore, of Russell County was last seen Friday February 7, as he ran from The Department of Social Services office in Jamestown. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans with […]
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Jamestown Police Asking for Assistance in Locating Two Missing Juveniles

February 8, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two juveniles. 16-year-old Austin Passmore of Russell County. Austin Passmore is described as a white male, 5’7” in height, 165 pounds with brown […]
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Two Vehicle Accident Leads to Arrest

February 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
Photos courtesy of Sheriff Derek Polston A two vehicle accident yesterday morning resulted in one person being arrested.   According to Sheriff Derek Polston, the wreck occurred shortly before nine o’clock in the Royville community, just […]
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Classes Cancelled Rest of the Week in Russell County

February 6, 2020 Sean Hammond
There is no school today or tomorrow in Russell County, and there is also no school in neighboring Adair County or Taylor County. Local school officials announced yesterday that due to widespread illness, classes are […]
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School Cancelled in RC Thursday and Friday

February 5, 2020 Sean Hammond
There will be no school Thursday or Friday in Russell County due to widespread illness. This will be NTI Days 1 and 2.
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Symptoms to Watch for When it Comes to Flu

February 4, 2020 Sean Hammond
Kentucky health officials say the number of cases of the flu are back on the rise… Locally, the flu and widespread sickness has forced the cancellation of classes in neighboring Casey County this week, and […]
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