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  • [ September 11, 2026 ] Russell Springs Man Found Guilty of Using Electronic Means to Induce Minor WJRS News
  • [ September 11, 2026 ] KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges WJRS News
  • [ September 11, 2026 ] Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Russell County WJRS News
  • [ September 11, 2026 ] Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs WJRS News
  • [ September 11, 2026 ] Russell County Girls Soccer Earns Dominant Win Over Warren Central Local Sports
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Russell Springs Man Found Guilty of Using Electronic Means to Induce Minor

September 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Circuit Court jury has found a Russell Springs man guilty of using electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity, a Class C felony. Following a two-day trial, the six-man, […]
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KSP Arrests Glasgow Man on Russell County Sexual Abuse Charges

September 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Glasgow man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from a Russell County investigation. Kentucky State Police arrested 42-year-old Raymond McMillen on a Russell Circuit Court indictment charging him […]
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Two Columbia Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Russell County

September 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
Two Columbia residents were arrested early Thursday morning on drug-related charges in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Devin Blakey arrested 51-year-old Tommy Latch and 52-year-old Susan Rae Livers. Both were […]
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Lawless & Smith True Value Honored for 40 Years in Russell Springs

September 11, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell Springs city leaders recognized a local business during Thursday evening’s meeting of the Russell Springs City Council. Mayor Eddie Thomas presented Mitchell Richards with a certificate and award honoring Lawless & Smith True Value […]
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Russell Springs Residents to See Slight Tax Rate Decrease

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell Springs City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026 taxing ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. Under the new rates, city residents will pay slightly less in taxes on real estate and […]
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Russell Springs Water Line Project on Track for Thanksgiving Completion

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
A major infrastructure improvement project continues in Russell Springs, replacing some of the city’s oldest water lines. Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville is completing the work as part of the city’s cast iron, asbestos and concrete […]
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Russell Springs Police Respond to 556 Calls During August, Make 39 Arrests

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
The Russell Springs Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during August. Police Chief Bryan Shepard released the department’s monthly activity report, which shows officers conducted 169 traffic stops, issued 48 citations and investigated […]
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Holly Ballou Crowned 2026 RCMS Football Homecoming Queen

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Russell County Middle School has crowned its 2026 Football Homecoming Queen. Seventh-grader Holly Ballou received the crown during the homecoming ceremony. She was escorted by Baylor Brumett. Eighth-grader Ava Wilkerson was named first runner-up and […]
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Sheldon R. Hadley, 69, of Jamestown

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Sheldon R. Hadley, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, August 27th, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY. Sheldon was born in Columbia, KY on December 30, 1956, a son of the late Mina (Thomas) […]
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Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs

September 10, 2026 WJRS Staff
Susan Holder, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 28, 1951, in Pulaski County, she was a daughter of the late Arnis […]
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