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Russell County Schools Food Service receives unexpected funds

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education received some unexpected funds for its food service budget recently. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the school district received $167,629 in federal stimulus money to help offset extra […]
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Russell County records 60th COVID death

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 110 reported cases, 98 (89%) were unvaccinated and 19 of today’s cases (17%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Bruce Hanson, age 67, of Russell Springs

October 19, 2021 Sean Hammond
Bruce Hanson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home.  He was 67 years of age. Born January 1, 1954, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late […]
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LWC to host Safe Halloween on Oct. 29

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Area children and their family members are invited to Lindsey Wilson College for its first-ever “Drive-Thru Safe Halloween.” The COVID-19 friendly trick-or-treat event will be held in lieu of the traditional campus Halloween event that […]
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Russell County down to 38 active COVID cases

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 196 reported cases, 180 (92%) were unvaccinated and 44 of today’s cases (22%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Gary Wright, age 61, of Liberty

October 19, 2021 Sean Hammond
Gary Wright, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was 61. Born on February 1, 1960, in Russell Springs, he was the son of Rosezella Luttrell […]
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Eva R. Bogie, age 95, of Jamestown

October 19, 2021 Sean Hammond
Eva R. Bogie, 95, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, October 16th, at her residence. Eva was born in Jamestown, KY on May 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Allie (Collins) and William R. […]
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Flags in the county to be lowered to half-mast today and tomorrow

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has ordered all flags in the county to be lowered to half-mast today and tomorrow in remembrance of H.M. Bottom.  
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RCHS Volleyball advances to district finals with win over Metcalfe

October 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team will compete for the 16th district championship in Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers came away with a 3-0 win against Metcalfe County on Monday night to clinch […]
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RCMS girls basketball advances to conference finals

October 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School girls basketball teams advanced to the conference finals with wins over Casey County on Monday. The 7th grade team won by a score of 47-24 with Camdin Cooper leading the […]
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