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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 5, 2026 ] RCSO Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Charges WJRS News
  • [ September 5, 2026 ] Lois Marie Holt Meece, 88, of Glens Fork Obituaries
  • [ September 4, 2026 ] Lake Liberty Loses Ground Amid Heat and Limited Rainfall WJRS News
  • [ 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
Obituaries

Marla Sue Skaggs, age 72, of Russell Springs

May 12, 2026 Sean Hammond
Marla Sue Skaggs, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Facility, in Columbia. She was 72 years of age. Marla was born on October 21, 1953, in Arkansas, […]
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Judy Chandler Wilson, age 81, of Nancy

May 12, 2026 Sean Hammond
Judy Chandler Wilson, of Nancy, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was 81 years of age. Born April 15, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter […]
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Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

May 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]
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Road across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on June 2

May 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
Those who travel across Wolf Creek Dam are advised that both lanes of Highway 127 across the dam will be closed on Tuesday, June 2, three weeks from today. The closure is part of the […]
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Popplewell part of LWU team that won second place in national competition

May 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
Luke Popplewell, a Russell Springs native and freshman at Lindsey Wilson University, was part of a Lindsey Wilson team that earned second place in a national business competition. The team earned second place in Capsource’s […]
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Gerald Huckaby, age 86, of Columbia

May 11, 2026 Sean Hammond
Gerald Huckaby, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was 86 years, 6 months, and 14 days of age. Gerald was born in the White Oak Community of Adair County, on Thursday, […]
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Fiscal court approves false alarm ordinance

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to approve an ordinance addressing false alarm calls at its meeting this morning. The ordinance primarily deals with residences that have faulty alarm systems, which cause first responders to […]
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Excused in-person voting continues through Wednesday

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Excused in-person voting for the primary election continues today through Wednesday at the Russell County Courthouse. This is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Russell County Clerk’s Office. This is for voters […]
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Wayne County personal care home under state investigation

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A personal care home for adults in neighboring Wayne County is under investigation. The allegations against Dishman Personal Care Home include alleged resident abuse, permitting inappropriate behavior among residents, and unacceptable living conditions. A complaint […]
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Bankers Field of Dreams was product of teamwork, hard work

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Last week, the City of Russell Springs officially opened the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special needs children in […]
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