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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
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Columbia man arrested on felony assault charges

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested on felony assault charges over the weekend. 65-year-old Graham X. Lewis was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with assault first degree, assault second degree, and assault fourth degree […]
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KSP arrests Russell Springs man on weapon charge

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on a weapon charge Friday afternoon. 41-year-old Roger Sharp was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, along with failure to appear […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge

May 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend on a drug possession charge. 36-year-old Jonathan Robinson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and multiple traffic violations. Robinson was arrested by Deputy Stone […]
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Campbellsville man arrested on numerous charges

May 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Campbellsville man was arrested yesterday evening by Russell Springs Police on numerous charges. 38-year-old Nathan P. Harden was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, endangering the welfare of a minor, driving while under […]
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Russell Springs City Hall closed today due to computer system upgrades

May 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed today, as the city is in the midst of its first major computer system upgrade in 25 years. The new computer system will bring back the ability for […]
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Cameron makes stop in Jamestown as part of statewide Senate campaign tour

May 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron was in Jamestown yesterday as part of his Kentucky First Tour. Cameron, who has previously served as the state’s attorney general, said visiting the rural parts of the state was […]
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Drought conditions persist in area

May 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County saw some much-needed rain this week, but drought conditions persist in the area. The Russell County Mesonet Station recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of rain this week. However, the U.S. Drought monitor still […]
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RC Search & Rescue completes training exercise at Wolf Creek Dam

May 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Search and Rescue completed a unique training exercise yesterday at Wolf Creek Dam. Working with American Bridge Company, Russell County Search & Rescue provided a scenario-based demonstration and collaborated on a joint response […]
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Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

May 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Columbia announced yesterday that it will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to expand gas infrastructure. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots said in a statement yesterday the project will help support a business […]
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Area residents warned of text message scam

May 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
Area residents are being warned about a new text message scam circulating. Area residents have recently received text messages claiming that they owed payments to the courts. These messages are not legitimate and are part […]
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