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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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Upcoming Jeep event expected to bring in visitors, raise money for God’s Food Pantry

May 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
An upcoming Jeep event in Russell Springs is expected to bring in many visitors to the community, as well as support a local charity. The president of the 606 Jeepin Association, which is organizing the […]
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Russell Springs City Hall to be closed Thursday and Friday; new computer system expected to be operational Monday

May 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, as the city completes the final step of its computer system upgrade. City officials say the new system is expected to be operational Monday morning. […]
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Richard Lee Dick, age 86, of Russell Springs

May 6, 2026 Sean Hammond
Richard Lee Dick, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2026 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. Born in Casey county , he was a farmer and son of the […]
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Russell Springs holds ceremonial opening of Bankers Field of Dreams at City Park

May 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs held a ceremonial opening last night for the Bankers Field of Dreams at the Russell Springs City Park. The newly-renovated sports field is aimed at providing greater accessibility for special […]
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Excused in-person voting gets underway today

May 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Excused in-person voting for the primary election gets underway at the Russell County Courthouse. Excused in-person voting will be available today, tomorrow and Friday at the Russell County Clerk’s Office, as well as next Monday, […]
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Senate candidate Cameron to make stop in Jamestown tomorrow

May 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
United States Senate candidate Daniel Cameron will make a stop in Jamestown tomorrow. Cameron, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Mitch McConnell, will make a stop at Reel […]
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Pulaski County native named new Post Commander at KSP Post 15

May 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County native has been named the new Post Commander at Kentucky State Police Post 15. Captain Jeremy Smith will now head the state police post in Columbia, which serves Russell County. Smith most […]
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Boil Water Advisory issued in Jamestown

May 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Fair Oaks Drive, Dutton Circle, and Murphy Lane. This advisory is in effect until further notice. Affected residents are asked to […]
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Stephanie LeeAnn Sutton Bair, age 46, of Columbia

May 5, 2026 Sean Hammond
Stephanie LeeAnn Sutton Bair, of Columbia, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home. She was 46. She was born on August 9, 1979, to Janie Marie Luttrell Sutton and the late Timothy Mark […]
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Jamestown Elementary School receives $25,000 grant from Casey’s Cash for Classrooms

May 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary School was the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms program. Jamestown Elementary Principal Zach Smith said the funds will be used to purchase a variety of student-centered technology, […]
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