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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
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  • [ September 4, 2026 ] Indian Cave Hill to Close Temporarily Wednesday WJRS News
  • [ September 4, 2026 ] LaRue County Man Arrested on Russell Circuit Court Indictment WJRS News
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Early voting at South KY RECC continues today

May 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
No-excuse early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room continues today. Voting at South Kentucky RECC will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and will be available tomorrow from 6 a.m. […]
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Portion of Russell County now considered to be in extreme drought

May 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
Part of Russell County is now considered to be in extreme drought. The northern half of the county is considered to be in extreme drought while the southern half is still labeled as being in […]
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RC Fiscal Court receives state funds for recycling equipment

May 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court is set to receive a little over $13,000 in state funds to be used to purchase recycling equipment. Russell County was one of 36 recycling applications from across the commonwealth […]
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Kylie Jo Wilburn, 15, of Jamestown

May 15, 2026 Sean Hammond
Kylie Jo Wilburn, 15, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, May 13th, at home. Kylie was born in Lexington, KY on August 20, 2010, a daughter of Adam Wilburn and the late Misti Kemp. Kylie is […]
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Raymond Scholl, 93, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2026 Sean Hammond
Raymond Scholl, 93, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 11th, at Jean Waddle Care Center. Raymond was born in Russell Springs, KY on December 24, 1932, a son of the late Ara Belle (Riggins) […]
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Anthony G. Bradshaw, 65, of Russell Springs

May 14, 2026 Sean Hammond
Anthony G. Bradshaw, 65, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 9th, at home. Anthony was born in Somerset, KY on July 27, 1960, a son of the late Louise (McFarland) and Gene Bradshaw. He […]
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Mark Wooten, age 67 of Russell Springs

May 14, 2026 Sean Hammond
Mark Wooten, age 67 of Russell Springs, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1958, the son of the late Norman Eugene “Yogie” and Louise Miller Wooten. […]
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Early voting at South KY RECC starts today

May 14, 2026 Zac Oakes
No-excuse early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room begins today. Voting at South Kentucky RECC will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, and will be available on Saturday […]
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Russell Springs City Council meeting postponed

May 14, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to scheduling issues. City officials say the meeting will be rescheduled for later this month. A new date and time for […]
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RCHS senior receives prestigious Pigman scholarship

May 14, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School senior Marlei DeVore is among this year’s class of Lighthouse Beacon Scholars. The scholarship is through the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation. The program help students across Eastern Kentucky gain access to higher […]
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