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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 7, 2026 ] Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Bank of Jamestown East 80 Branch WJRS News
  • [ September 6, 2026 ] Country Music Star Tracy Byrd to Headline Albany’s Foothills Festival WJRS News
  • [ September 6, 2026 ] Lakers Outgain Eagles on Ground but Fall by Six Local Sports
  • [ September 6, 2026 ] Science Hill Man Charged in Alleged Abuse of One-Year-Old Child WJRS News
  • [ September 6, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Place Second Among 12 Teams Local Sports
Obituaries

Carol M. Sizemore, age 65, of Jamestown

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
Carol M. Sizemore, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Russell County Hospital. Carol was born in Jamestown, KY on April 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum. […]
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Edwin L. Kean, age 67, of Middleburg

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
 Edwin L. Kean, 67, of Middleburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Edwin was born in Louisville, KY on October 14, 1958, a son of the late Linda […]
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Over $111,000 raised for Kevin’s Kids this weekend

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
The annual Kevin’s Kids concert was once again a major success, with over $111,000 raised to support Russell County children. It was a full house at Russell Springs First Baptist Church on Saturday night for […]
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Latest LCDHD Restaurant and retail inspections

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Laker 1 Stop – 99 percent – physical facilities not maintained and clean Papa Johns – 100 percent Dunamis […]
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Four Russell County Middle School students selected for Rogers Explorers Program

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
Four Russell County Middle School students have been selected for the Rogers Explorers Program through the Center for Rural Development. Owen Buras, Porter Branscum, Maddie Hinkle, and Emily Pankop were selected to participate in the […]
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Jabez man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Jabez man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly fleeing from police. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Jonathan Salley Saturday night. He was charged with fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, […]
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School board approves purchase of skid steer for maintenance department

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of a skid steer for the maintenance department at last week’s school board meeting. The skid steer will allow the district to handle various projects in-house, […]
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Important dates and information for primary election

April 26, 2026 Zac Oakes
Here are important dates and information to know about the upcoming primary election.   Election Day: Tuesday, May 19 | Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Jamestown Elementary School: Lake, Jamestown, Rowena and […]
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Donald Stamper, age 90, of the Salem Community, of Russell County

April 24, 2026 Sean Hammond
Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a […]
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Local students receive awards at Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
Multiple local students received awards at the annual Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation. Kris Patel received the biology award. Chloe Taylor received the secondary education award. Dawson Bradshaw received the Noma Dix Winston History Scholarship. […]
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