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RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight

February 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight as they travel to neighboring Adair County for a doubleheader. The girls game is slated for tipoff at 5:30 p.m. The boys game […]

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RCHS Boys Bowling finishes 7-0 over Barren County; girls finish 1-6

February 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers Bowling Team traveled to Ralphies Fun Center to take on the Barren County Trojans Thursday. The boys came away with 7 wins and no losses. High scorers were Dylan Stringer – […]

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Lady Lakers defeat Somerset in double-overtime

February 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

Juliah Bault scored 23 points and dished out seven assists, Star Marcum scored 18 points with seven rebounds, and the Russell County Lady Lakers came out on top in a thrilling double-overtime victory over Somerset […]

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Russell County reports 38th death from COVID-19

February 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

There have now been 38 deaths from COVID-19 in Russell County, as the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that a 77-year-old male who had been hospitalized passed away. The health department reported 13 new […]

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LCDHD getting more COVID-19 vaccine doses

February 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will receive 4,000 doses of 1st/prime dose COVID-19 vaccine spread out over the next three weeks for administration by local health departments. This will be for people in Phase […]

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Regional vaccine sites coming to Bowling Green, Glasgow

February 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced that Bowling Green and Glasgow are two of the new regional COVID-19 vaccine sites that are opening. The other two are in Murray and Covington. Bowling Green Location Information Greenwood Mall, […]

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Casey County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

February 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kaleb P. Hatfield, 23, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Hatfield was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. […]

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Lady Lakers at Home Thursday Against Somerset

February 4, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers will look to avenge a loss on Tuesday night when the Somerset Lady Jumpers visit Laker gym Thursday night. The Lady Lakers lost to Somerset Tuesday, 46 to 43. Coach […]

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Sheriff Polston announces intent to seek re-election

February 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston says he will be seeking another term in office. Polston, midway through his first four-year term as Russell County Sheriff, announced on Facebook that he plans to seek re-election to […]

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UK Hoops Patterson One of Best Defensive Players in SEC

February 4, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Senior Chasity Patterson is on the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List and has led the nation in steals much of the season. She had 10 steals against Wofford […]

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