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Martin Kuety, age 70, of Russell Springs

March 2, 2021 Sean Hammond

Martin James “Marty” Kutey, age 70, of Russell Springs, Kentucky and Phoenix, Arizona departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Phoenix. He was a member of Cross Creek Church in Russell Springs. He […]

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N.E. Oakes, age 80, of Jabez

March 2, 2021 Sean Hammond

N.E. Oakes, age 80, of Jabez passed away Sunday, February 8th, 2021. Visitation: Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11:00am at the […]

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Christine Foley, age 89, of Russell Springs

March 2, 2021 Sean Hammond

Christine Foley, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, February 28 2021 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Saturday, May 16 1931, in Gosser Ridge, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: […]

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Laker Girl-Boy Doubleheader versus Monroe County Tonight at RCHS

March 2, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Lakers and Lady Lakers will host Monroe County tonight in a girl-boy doubleheader at Russell County High School. The Lady Lakers (11-9) and the Lady Falcons (8-6) will get underway at 6 o’clock. The […]

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North Laurel-Lexington Catholic Boys Matchup Features Top Teams, Players

March 2, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT One of the state’s premier boys high school basketball matchups will be shown on The CW Lexington Saturday at 2 p.m. when North Laurel and Lexington Catholic — both unbeaten going into […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers to celebrate homecoming, senior night tonight vs. Monroe County

March 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

Tonight will be a special night for five seniors on the Russell County High School Lakers and Lady Lakers basketball teams. Tonight is senior night as the Lakers and Lady Lakers face off in a […]

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Vaccine Appointments now available for those 60+

March 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department said it has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available and will begin offering appointments to those 60 years of age or older. Those interested in scheduling an […]

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Business capacity restrictions increased to 60 percent

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Governor’s Office loosened restrictions on capacity requirements for several businesses during an announcement Monday. The changes will go into effect this Friday and include: Indoor Auctions […]

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1 new case of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.84%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 359 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Joey Hoover named interim chief of Monticello Police Department

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes

Former Jamestown Police Chief Joey Hoover is now leading another police agency, this time as interim chief of the Monticello Police Department. Hoover, who served for 16 years with the Jamestown Police Department, was sworn […]

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