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Deborah Rebecca “Debbie” Russell, age 50, of Jamestown

March 6, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

Deborah Rebecca “Debbie” Russell, of Jamestown, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at TJ Samson Community Hospital, in Glasgow. She was 50 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bro. Scott Russell, […]

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Russell Co. Board of Education to hold special meeting tonight

March 5, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this evening at 5 p.m. at the Russell County Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting is to consider approving a return to four days […]

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Laker Boys at Wayne County Friday, Game Broadcast on WJRS

March 4, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

The Russell County Lakers will travel to Monticello Friday night to take on Wayne County. Tip off set for 6:30 CT. Join Jeff Hoover for all the action on Laker Country 1049 WJRS. Pregame […]

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Lady Lakers Lose at Greenwood, Back in Action Friday at Taylor County

March 4, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Thursday night to take on the 4th region’s third-ranked team of Greenwood High School in Bowling Green. The Lady Lakers trailed at halftime 30-26. Greenwood increased […]

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RCMS soccer opens season by splitting matchup with Whitley County

March 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Soccer teams opened their seasons against Whitley County last night. The girls picked up a win 4-2, while the boys fell short by a score of 4-0.

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RCMS Volleyball defeats Metcalfe County

March 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team took on Metcalfe County Thursday night. Eighth and seventh grade squad each won 2-0. The sixth grade squad fell short 2-1.

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Bill to make intimidating sports referees a crime

March 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would make intimidating a sports official a crime in Kentucky. If passed, it would make threatening a sports official a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a […]

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Three new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

March 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.45%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 360 deaths resulting in a 1.76% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

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NASA’S “Perseverance” Is An Inspiration for Us All

March 4, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

By TOMMY DRUEN On February 18th, amidst the political turmoil and continuing pandemic, Americans were able to unify and celebrate what was a monumental scientific accomplishment. In the late afternoon we learned that Perseverance, the […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on sex abuse charges

March 4, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was taken into custody Thursday morning on sexual abuse charges. 51-year-old Michael J. Daniel, of Russell Springs, was arrested and charged with sodomy first degree and sexual abuse first degree with […]

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