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  • [ October 24, 2026 ] Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area WJRS News
  • [ October 24, 2026 ] Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision WJRS News
  • [ October 23, 2026 ] Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy WJRS News
  • [ October 23, 2026 ] Burn Ban Issued for Russell County WJRS News
  • [ October 23, 2026 ] Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet WJRS News
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Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area

October 24, 2026 WJRS Staff
Congressman James Comer is opposing a proposal to charge a vehicle pass fee at the Kendall Recreation Area near Wolf Creek Dam beginning in 2027. The proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has […]
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Search Continues for Missing Man After Lake Cumberland Boat Collision

October 24, 2026 WJRS Staff
Search and recovery efforts continued into Saturday evening for a man reported missing after two boats collided on Lake Cumberland. The collision happened around 11:15 Saturday morning near the mouth of Lily Creek. One woman […]
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Adair County Man Arrested Following Pursuit and Confrontation with Deputy

October 23, 2026 WJRS Staff
An Adair County man is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, following a brief vehicle pursuit and confrontation with a sheriff’s deputy Friday. According to Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy, Deputy Ricky Shirley was attempting […]
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Burn Ban Issued for Russell County

October 23, 2026 Sean Hammond
A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Russell County due to extremely dry conditions. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum issued an executive order Friday prohibiting all open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. […]
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Russell County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Leaders at Annual Banquet

October 23, 2026 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday evening at The Green at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. A sold-out crowd attended the event, which featured former University of Kentucky […]
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Grandparents/Relatives Caring for Children Welcome at Upcoming Meeting

October 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Grandparents and other family members caring for children are invited to an upcoming gathering hosted by Russell County Schools’ Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. The Grandparents Group will meet Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:30 […]
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Russell Springs Man Indicted on Charges Involving Two Juveniles

October 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Russell Springs man remains in the Whitley County Detention Center following his indictment on charges involving two juveniles. Thirty-two-year-old Baseler Lafrance was arrested by Corbin Police in late August. At the time, police alleged […]
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Judy James, 79, of Russell Springs

October 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
Judy Lee James, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born in Russell County, KY on Monday, December 23, 1946 the daughter […]
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Somerset Couple’s Federal Sentences Bring Prison Terms to 100 Years

October 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
A Somerset husband and wife will each serve a total of 100 years in prison following their sentencing Wednesday in federal court on child pornography production charges. 39-year-old Christopher Ethridge and his wife, 30-year-old Amy […]
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Sold-Out Chamber Banquet Features Former UK Standout Jeff Sheppard

October 22, 2026 WJRS Staff
A sold-out crowd is expected Thursday night for the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. The event will be held at The Green at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. Doors open at […]
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