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  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges WJRS News
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  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Second group of students return to in-person education today WJRS News
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Watching the Next System that Arrives Sunday WJRS News
  • [ January 20, 2021 ] Lady Lakers At Home Thursday Night Local Sports
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Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft charges Wednesday night. Russell Springs Police arrested 35-year-old James Davis and charged him with theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief third degree. Davis was lodged in […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on assault, criminal mischief charges

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

A 28-year-old Russell Springs woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police Thursday morning. Jessica French was taken into custody by Russell Springs Police Officer Lucas Justice and charged with criminal mischief second degree and assault […]

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Second group of students return to in-person education today

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Students with last names beginning with M-Z are returning to in-person education today for the first time since October. This group of students will attend in-person today and tomorrow. Students with last names beginning with […]

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Watching the Next System that Arrives Sunday

January 21, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone and welcome to the “almost” end of the week today. We had showers come through the area overnight with some lingering this morning. Those should taper off as we go through the […]

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Lady Lakers At Home Thursday Night

January 20, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

Coach Brett Blankenship and his Russell County Lady Lakers will be at home Thursday night to take on an always very good Mercer County Lady Titan team.    The Lady Lakers are 4-2 on the season.   […]

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West Virginia Transfer Tshwiebe Looks to Help Cats Next Year

January 20, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

By LARRY VAUGHT West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshwiebe won’t be able to play this season but Kentucky coach John Calipari is hoping he will be the same type valuable practice player that current NBA player […]

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January is School Board Recognition Month

January 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Russell County Schools are joining in the celebration. Sheila Whicker, Dick Kazsuk, Brenda Higginbotham, Joy Wilson, and Gerald Murray are among the more than 850 school […]

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Update on PPP funds for farmers

January 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Economic Aid Act reauthorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through March 31 and made several modifications beneficial to farmers. It also authorizes second draw PPP loans. Eligible expenses paid with […]

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10 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

January 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.29%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 305 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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UK’s Dontaie Allen Says Calipari Not Harder On Him Than Other Players

January 20, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

By LARRY VAUGHT While many Kentucky fans think coach John Calipari was stubborn for not playing freshman Dontaie Allen much the first seven games when the Cats went 1-6 and then overly hard on him […]

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Obituaries

  • Faye Grider, age 64, of Jamestown
    January 19, 2021
  • Cressie Marie Antle, age 90, of Jamestown
    January 19, 2021
  • Gracie L. Cain, age 57, of Windsor
    January 19, 2021
  • Geraldine H. McKinney, 91, of Jamestown
    January 17, 2021
  • Sandra Akin, age 74, of Russell Springs
    January 17, 2021

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