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Stolen Golf Cart has been Recovered

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
A stolen 2018 model EZ Go Golf Cart valued at over $8,000 has been recovered, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. The golf cart was found in a barn on West Highway 76 off […]
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Community Health Screening is Soon

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS News about the upcoming community health screenings and what is once again being offered by the facility this year… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Thompson-8-9.mp3
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More from Wednesday’s IDA Meeting

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
Today, we continue with Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland about a special guest honored at the meeting… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Garland-8-9.mp3
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Back to School Bash is Tonight

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
News Director Derek Aaron details tonight’s back to school event to benefit local students with the first day of school coming up Wednesday, August 14th… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aaron-8-9.mp3
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Local RCHS Student Completes Governor’s School for the Arts Program

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
Jon Franklin, a Russell County High School drama student, recently completed the 2019 class of the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts Program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. During their three-week stay, […]
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Special Called Meeting

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell Springs Elementary School Site Base Council will have a special called meeting Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the conference room at Russell Springs Elementary. Here is the […]
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Laker Sports, Friday, August 9th

August 9, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell County 15U Babe Ruth baseball team lost to Eagle Pass, Texas in their first game of the Babe Ruth World Series on Thursday afternoon in Bismarck, North Dakota by a final score of […]
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Trading Post Items- Thursday

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond
For Sale: Dodge Caliber 270-566-0652 For Sale: Coffee table 606-706-7012 For Sale: Various furniture 270-566-3023 For Sale: Kitchen sink 270-507-9932 For Sale: 2008 Suzuki 270-585-6043
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Arrest Made in Gas Station Burglary

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond
A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged in the Jamestown Handi-Mart burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, according to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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More From RC Schools Transportation Director

August 8, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford continues today with more on school bus safety with school beginning next Wednesday… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wolford-8-8-1.mp3 Wolford said awareness is key when driving during times when buses are on the […]
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