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Month: April 2021

Obituaries

James “J.C.” McFarland, age 62, of Russell Springs

April 18, 2021 WJRS Staff
James “J.C.” McFarland, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset. He was 62 years of age. Born on August 19, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana, he was […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Hart County

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball teams defeated Hart County on Friday. The varsity team won 15-0. The B-team won 10-4.
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Laker Baseball team shuts out Rockcastle County

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team shutout Rockcastle County Thursday night by a score of 16-0. It was a big game for Nathan Lawson, who pitched a complete-game shutout by going six innings and striking […]
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Lady Lakers defeat Monroe County 12-10

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers scored 10 runs in the fifth inning and withstood a late Monroe County rally to come away with a 12-10 win on Friday evening. The Lady Lakers held a 2-1 […]
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Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs

April 16, 2021 Sean Hammond
Anthony “Craig” Byrd, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 50 years of age. Craig was born on October 8, 1970, in Casey County, the […]
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Debbie E. Wilson, age 65, of Russell Springs

April 16, 2021 Sean Hammond
Debbie E. Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away on April 15, 2021, at Summit Manor, in Columbia.  She was 65 years of age. Born on December 19, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, she was one […]
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City of Jamestown to purchase new playground equipment

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown is purchasing some much-needed and long-awaited new playground equipment for the Jamestown City Park. The city council voted unanimously Thursday night to purchase the new equipment, which will be partially funded […]
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RCMS soccer defeats McCreary Central

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
The RCMS Girls Soccer team defeated McCreary Central on Thursday by a score of 9-0.
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RCMS Softball teams defeat Southern Pulaski

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Softball teams defeated Southern Pulaski Thursday. The A-team won by a score of 17-3. The B-team won 4-3.
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Four RCMS baseball players hit homeruns in big win

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
Four Russell County Middle School Baseball players hit homeruns  in a 19-4 win over Southern Middle School Thursday. Ayden McGowan hit two homeruns, driving in three runs total. Mayes Gosser also hit a homerun, driving […]
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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

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  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    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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