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Arrest Made in Gas Station Burglary

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged in the Jamestown Handi-Mart burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, according to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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More From RC Schools Transportation Director

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford continues today with more on school bus safety with school beginning next Wednesday… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wolford-8-8-1.mp3 Wolford said awareness is key when driving during times when buses are on the […]

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RS Man Arrested in Columbia on Drug and Other Charges

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Officers responded to Carrie Bollin Drive and Russell Road shortly before 6:30 am Wednesday morning after a call of an individual who appeared asleep behind the wheel at the stop sign on Carrie Bollin Drive. […]

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RC IDA Met Wednesday

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland talked with WJRS News about a special presented at the meeting… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Garland-8-8.mp3

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LCDHD Inspections Report

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

News Director Derek Aaron files the latest Russell County Health Department retail and restaurant inspection report for local news… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aaron-8-8.mp3

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Road Reopens

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Mt. Eden Road at the intersection of KY 910 re-opened on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office. The road had been closed since mid-June as part of the KY 910/Cumberland […]

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Community Blood Drive is Today

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today from noon until 5:00 pm in the community room at South Kentucky RECC in Jamestown. All donors will be registered to win a $500 Visa gift card […]

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Commodity Distribution is Today

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

Commodities will be given out today at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on South Highway 127 next to the radio station from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm or until all commodities are given […]

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RS City Council Meets this Evening

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council will meet for their regular monthly meeting this evening at 6:00 pm. The full agenda is below… PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES ACCEPTANCE OF […]

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Local Gas Station Burglarized Wednesday Morning

August 7, 2019 Sean Hammond

At approximately 2:15 AM Wednesday morning, police responded to an alarm at the Handi-Mart in Jamestown. The front glass door had been shattered and upon further investigation of security camera footage, the individual took several […]

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  • Franklin Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Russell Springs
    March 3, 2021
  • Martin Kuety, age 70, of Russell Springs
    March 2, 2021
  • N.E. Oakes, age 80, of Jabez
    March 2, 2021
  • Christine Foley, age 89, of Russell Springs
    March 2, 2021
  • Dallon Ruba Matthews, age 52, of Russell Springs
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