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WJRS NEWS HEADLINES
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Laker Golf Edges Monroe in Conference Match Local Sports
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Golf Team Ties Adair County at The Pines Local Sports
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] 35 Firefighters Battle Structure Fire for Over Four Hours in Extreme Heat WJRS News
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Columbia Police Implement New Virtual Reality Training Technology WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
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Crews cover more than 100 miles in search of missing man in Casey County

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Crews were out this past weekend covering more than 100 miles of rugged terrain in Casey County searching for 28-year-old Jacob Ring, who has been missing since January. Crews searched more than 100 miles combined […]
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House bill on school traceable communications approved in committee

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
A house bill aimed at clarifying issues with the state’s traceable communications law that was approved last year has made its way out of committee. House Bill 67 aims to make clarifications to last year’s […]
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School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning with a few items on the agenda. The main topic will be the gymnasium floor at Salem Elementary. Last week on local […]
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New civics club at RCHS will provide opportunities for students to learn about local government

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
A new civics club at Russell County High School will allow students the opportunity to learn more about local government. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said through a grant obtained by the county, students involved […]
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Equipment could begin moving to new bus garage next month

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Progress on the new Russell County Schools bus garage is continuing, and Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he expects equipment to begin being brought over to the new facility soon after spring break, […]
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Arrests made in Adair County theft cases

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Columbia men have been arrested in connection to burglary investigations in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Benjamin L. Harmon was taken into custody Monday night following a burglary investigation […]
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Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]
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Two Pulaski residents charged with torturing dog

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Pulaski County residents were arrested this week and charged with torturing a dog. Authorities say the investigation began nearly a week ago after a report came into the sheriff’s office of a dog that […]
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Rolling roadblock planned for Cumberland Parkway later this month

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
A rolling roadblock is planned to take place on the Cumberland Parkway later this month. Duo Broadband will conduct a rolling roadblock on Sunday, March 15 beginning at 7 a.m. on the Cumberland Parkway. The work […]
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Monticello woman arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Monticello woman was arrested early this morning after allegedly attempting to flee from a traffic stop. Russell Springs Police arrested 18-year-old Heymmy Velasquez and charged her with fleeing or evading police first degree, speeding […]
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