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  • [ February 23, 2021 ] Drug raid on Jericho Road results in multiple arrests WJRS News
  • [ February 23, 2021 ] Bill to cap cost of insulin heads to senate WJRS News
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RCHS senior receives music recognition

February 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

RCHS Senior Steven Bernard has been named Soloist of the year for Murray State’s Quadstate Honors Band Festival. Russell County Band members selected will participate virtually this Thursday-Saturday. Steven’s solo will be featured when they […]

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STEM contest winners recognized at school board meeting

February 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Several students were recognized at Monday’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education for their work on a STEM project. Elementary School teacher Marcy Ryan recognized the students for their work on the STEM […]

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Drug raid on Jericho Road results in multiple arrests

February 23, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Jericho Road Tuesday night, resulting in multiple arrests. Those arrested were Marvin […]

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Bill to cap cost of insulin heads to senate

February 23, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT— The Kentucky House of Representatives decided Kentuckians should not have to choose between rent and insulin today. House Bill 95 would cap cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin at $30 per 30-day supply for state-regulated […]

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Nine new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

February 23, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.3%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 352 deaths resulting in a 1.75% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

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Ford receives new four-year contract; a look at superintendent salaries in the area

February 23, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new four-year contract for Superintendent Michael Ford at Monday night’s board of education meeting. The contract, which will keep Ford’s salary the same at $110,000, will go […]

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Regional vaccine sites to start registering people in Phase 1C March 1

February 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced that the state’s regional vaccine sites will begin registering people who are in Phase 1C for COVID-19 vaccinations on March 1. Phase 1C consists of the following individuals: Anyone age 60 […]

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12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

February 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.6%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 352 deaths resulting in a 1.76% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

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Elementary schools return in-person, RCMS and RCHS stay virtual

February 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

Elementary schools in Russell County will return to in-person learning tomorrow, Tuesday February 23, but Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School will stay virtual. This is due to a major water line […]

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Rescue Squad responded to 48 calls during winter storm

February 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Rescue Squad was busy during the winter storm that hit the county last week, responding to a total of 48 calls. In total, the Rescue Squad drove nearly 1,700 miles and totaled […]

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Obituaries

  • James “Jimmy” Smith, age 63, of Jamestown
    February 23, 2021
  • Orville Glenn Whittle, age 84, of Nancy
    February 23, 2021
  • Patricia Ann Kelly, age 54, of Russell Springs
    February 23, 2021
  • Lavada Marcella Gossage, age 84, formerly of Russell Springs
    February 21, 2021
  • Lena “Marie” Meeks Bernard, age 92, of Jamestown, formerly of Dunnville
    February 21, 2021

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