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RC Schools return from Christmas Break; plans announced for meals

January 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will return to virtual instruction today following Christmas Break. Classes resume virtually today and as of now, the plan is for students to be able to return to the classroom on Jan. […]

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12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday

January 3, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.12%. Deaths: We regret we must report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 263 deaths resulting in a 1.88% mortality rate (about 1 in 53) among known […]

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West Virginia Junior McKneely Glad to be on UK’s Radar

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Isaac McKneely’s junior season won’t start until March 1 at the earliest but when it does, his coach says watch that a special player he is. “He is really a good player. […]

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Laker Basketball Seasons Get Underway Tuesday

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will open their basketball seasons on Tuesday night. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym. The girls game will get underway at 5:30, with the […]

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Several Local Arrests Over the Weekend

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Local law enforcement report several arrests over the weekend. Among those arrested include: —32 year old Wesley Taylor of Russell Springs was arrested Saturday evening by Officer Lucas Justice of the Russell Springs Police Department […]

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Betty Hawkins, age 71, of Russell Springs

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Betty Hawkins, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Russell County Hospital. She was 71 years of age. Born on April 26, 1949, in Jamestown, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

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Genice Stephens Riggins, age 83, of Russell Springs

January 3, 2021 WJRS Staff

Genice Stephens Riggins, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home. She was 83 years of age. Born on March 4, 1937, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a […]

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