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Donnie Lynn Wilson, age 67, of Russell Springs

September 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Donnie Lynn Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, in Danville. Donnie was born on July 19, 1954, in Russell Springs, son of the late Charlie […]

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Could Frankfort’s Wondale Robinson Be a “UK Legend” in the Making?

September 15, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Two games, two 100-yard receiving performances for Kentucky’s Wan’Dale Robinson — something that has not happened at UK since Jeff Badet did it in 2016. “He’s a UK legend in the making,” […]

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Russell County has 129 Active COVID-19 Cases

September 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

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Marlin Ray Dixon, age 65, of Russell Springs

September 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Marlin Ray Dixon, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home. He was 65 years of age. Marlin was born on January 24, 1956, in Russell Springs, son of the […]

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RCMS Football defeats Clinton County on 8th grade night

September 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football team came away with a 20-0 win over Clinton County on 8th grade night.

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RCMS girls basketball wins 2 of 3 over Wayne County

September 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The RCMS Lady Lakers won two of three games over Wayne County on Tuesday. The 8th grade team won 40-33 with Aniyah Coffey leading the team with 19 points. The 7th grade team fell in […]

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Beshear says there is national shortage of COVID antibody treatments

September 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said the federal government announced a change in the way COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments will be distributed among states due to supply shortages and extraordinary demand across the country. Health care […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on sexual abuse charge

September 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on sexual abuse and other charges Tuesday evening. According to jail records, Torry Ryder, age 53, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse first degree, unlawful imprisonment first degree, […]

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UK Commit Shaedon Sharpe Will Play in Hoopfest in December

September 14, 2021 WJRS Staff

Because he’s brought numerous teams to Kentucky to play before, Dream City Christian coach Kyle Weaver knows what it will be like when his team makes the trip from Arizona to the Bluegrass for two […]

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Robertson says he isn’t running for County Judge Executive next year

September 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The 2022 elections are still months away, but some current county officeholders are already announcing their intentions for the next election cycle. Near the end of Monday night’s fiscal court meeting, Russell County Judge Executive […]

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