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RCHS to hold in-person graduation

April 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School will host an in-person graduation ceremony next month. The school announced that the graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS gymnasium. Each graduating senior […]
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Giving the Gift of Life

April 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Paula Mann tragically lost her son, Tanner, to a car accident in May 2012. For Paula, Tanner’s legacy lives on in a variety of ways, through visits with his friends, or remembering his huge smile […]
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KSP investigating fatal collision in Casey County

April 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Liberty, KY (April 19, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 was notified on April 16th, 2021 at 5:55 AM of a three vehicle fatal collision that occurred on west KY 70 in Casey County. […]
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Eli Fire Department responds to fire on Sunday

April 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Around 5:30 Sunday evening, the Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an occupied residence located at 463 Old Jamestown Rd. First arriving personnel found moderate smoke emitting from the first floor […]
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Russell County Board of Education to meet tonight

April 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will host its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Russell County Auditorium. The agenda for the meeting can be found […]
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Nine active cases of COVID in Russell County as of Friday

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.51%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 385 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Local arrests made over the weekend

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Local law enforcement arrested multiple individuals over the weekend. Jeffrey Helton, age 29, of Russell Springs, was arrested on Friday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with theft by unlawful taking, possession of […]
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Four RCHS students selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Four Russell County High School students were selected for the Governor’s School for the Arts. Gage Carnes, Radie Foster, Morgan Loy, and Sally Wilson were selected to attend the prestigious program. The GSA program is a […]
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Paving to begin this week on KY 80 East

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Paving begins this week on a portion of East Kentucky 80, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8. Work will begin toward the middle or end of this week on the portion of East […]
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Maxene Bottom Clayton, age 90, formerly of Russell County

April 18, 2021 WJRS Staff
Maxene Bottom Clayton, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, after a short illness. She was born on May 27, 1930, in Russell Springs, one of eight children born to the late Homer […]
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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

  • Community Conversation 8-27

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  • Community Conversation 8-24

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

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