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Russell County FFA competes in state contests

November 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County FFA traveled to Murray State University for the Kentucky FFA State Horse Judging and Vet Science career development events. Callie Reynolds won the state high individual award for horse judging, beating almost 100 […]
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RCMS Laker Basketball wins 2 of 3 over Casey County

November 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team won 2 of 3 games over Casey County on Monday. The 6th grade team won 30-22 with Myles Davis scoring 18 points, Luke Walters scoring 6, Landon […]
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Second pediatric COVID vaccine clinic planned

November 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Another pediatric COVID vaccine clinic will be held on Wednesday in Russell County. The clinic will be at the Russell County Health Department. Appointments can be made by calling 270-343-2181. This is for children ages […]
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Obituaries

Judy Lee Daniel, age 73, of Russell Springs

November 22, 2021 Sean Hammond
Judy Lee Daniel, age 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, November 21 2021 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was born on Saturday, June 26 1948, in Russell Springs. She was the daughter of: […]
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Betty Jane Bretz, age 84, of Russell Springs

November 22, 2021 Sean Hammond
Betty Jane Bretz, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born August 8, 1937 in Arcanum, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Clark. Betty was […]
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Local Teacher Receives Serious Injuries In Wreck

November 22, 2021 WJRS Staff
One person received serious injuries following a two vehicle accident Saturday morning in Russell Springs. The accident occurred shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday at the end of Main Street on Highway 379 in Russell Springs. […]
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Circuit Clerk Kerr Urges Persons to Register as Organ Donors

November 22, 2021 WJRS Staff
Russell County: Thankful for Organ Donation As the holidays are approaching, communities are looking forward to spending the holidays back in-person with their loved ones. For the families waiting on a life-saving organ transplant, the […]
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42 active cases of COVID in Russell County

November 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 108 reported cases, 89 (82%) were unvaccinated and 31 of today’s cases (29%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Jamestown woman arrested Sunday

November 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police early Sunday morning. April J. Roy, age 45, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance second degree – drug unspecified – and possession […]
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Local gas prices lower than state average

November 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
Gas prices in Russell County are lower than the state average and lower than many neighboring counties. The average price of gas in Russell County is $2.99 compared to a state average of $3.08 and […]
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