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State Ag Commissioner Quarles visiting Russell County today

September 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles will participate in a Hunger Initiative fundraiser at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Russell County Stockyards in Russell Springs. An honorary auction will be held for the […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Sept. 29

September 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.41%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.43% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Columbia Man Arrested this Morning in Russell County on Drug and Other Charges

September 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to reports, Christian Ryan Stanley, age 24 was arrested by Officer Justice with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball Sweeps Metcalfe County

September 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball team got a good district win over visiting Metcalfe County Monday night at Laker gym.    Both JV and Varsity teams swept Metcalfe: JV 21-9 RC 21-14 RC VARSITY 25-22 […]

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Laker Boys Golf Has Strong Finish in Regionals

September 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker golf team competed in the 4th Region Golf Championship on Monday at Bardstown Country Club.      The Lakers finished 3rd out of the 15 teams in the region.    Russell County shot a […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Monday, Sept. 28

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.41%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.46% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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KSP investigating fatal accident in Cumberland County

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

On Saturday Sept. 26, 2020 at approximately 7:39 p.m., troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of KY 1880 and Albany Rd. Preliminary investigations […]

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OPINION: Traffic lights need to be reinstalled on Main Street

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

It has been nearly two months since the traffic lights on Main Street in Russell Springs were damaged and ultimately replaced with stop signs, making the intersection a four-way stop. That night, people who lived […]

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Lakers move to 3-0 with win over Warren Central

September 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers (3-0) built a commanding lead in the first half Friday night against Warren Central and came home with a 63-22 victory, giving the Lakers three wins to start the season including […]

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Trunk or Treat Scheduled for this Year in City of Jamestown and Russell Springs

September 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas and Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer discuss plans for Trunk-or-Treat in the Cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs…

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  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

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