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New RCHS Principal introduced at school board meeting

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
Jordan Turner, the next principal at Russell County High School, was officially introduced at the Russell County Board of Education meeting this week. Turner spoke to the board and said he was excited for the […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested last night

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges last night. 18-year-old Mia Alexis Keen was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and possession […]
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Raymond Everett Wilder, age 88, of Jamestown

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
Mr. Raymond Everett Wilder, age 88 of Jamestown, died on Monday, April 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1937 the son of the late Raymond E. Wilder Sr., and Nellie […]
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Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85, of Florida, formerly of the Faubush community

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
Betty Jean Valentine Esher, age 85 of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of the Faubush community died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Pompano Beach, Florida. She is survived by 2 daughters: Connie Girlando, Atlanta, Georgia […]
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Danny H. Hughes, age 78, of Russell Springs

April 22, 2026 Sean Hammond
Danny H. Hughes, 78, of Russell Springs passed away at home on April 21, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Leslie Ray Hughes and Lillie Frances Redmond […]
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Russell Springs Police responded to 635 calls for service last month

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 635 calls for service last month. The police department made 27 arrests during the month of March, including 3 alcohol DUI arrests and 3 other alcohol-related arrests. Russell […]
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Progress continues on new marching band practice area

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
Progress is continuing on the new marching band practice area. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a look at where things stand on the project. The new practice area is expected to […]
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Whitley City man facing rape charge in Russell County

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Whitley City man is facing a rape charge in Russell County. 29-year-old Trevor Taylor is charged with rape – third degree. Taylor was arrested by Kentucky State Police and initially lodged in the Whitley […]
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Russell Springs man arrested yesterday afternoon

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday afternoon. 39-year-old William Joshua Galbreth was arrested yesterday and charged with menacing and intimidating a participant in the legal process. Galbreth was arrested by Deputy Troy Young and […]
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Free trash disposal day today

April 22, 2026 Zac Oakes
The county free trash disposal day is today. This will take place at the county landfill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. This is for Russell County residents only. White goods such as refrigerators, […]
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