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Ottis Hines, age 84, of Russell Springs

March 1, 2022 Sean Hammond

Ottis Hines, 84, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Monday, February 28th, at Russell County Hospital surrounded by his family.Ottis was born in Somerset, KY on March 2, 1937, a son of the late Fannie […]

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Added layer of security coming to RSES entryway

March 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell Springs Elementary is the lone school in the county without an added layer of doorway security upon entry. The Russell County Board of Education continued taking steps to correct that problem at their regular […]

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Proposed legislation introduced to allow sports wagering in KY

March 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

Monday began with a bang as bipartisan legislation was proposed to allow sports wagering in Kentucky. Keith West has more from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

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RCEA names McGowan as certified employee of the month

March 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

Leslie McGowan, a teacher at Russell County Middle School, has been named the Russell County Education Association’s Certified Employee of the Month. RCEA President Brooke Bartrug presented McGowan with a check for $100 at this […]

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Oscar Tshiebwe Set to Become Only Third Player in UK History with 500 Rebounds

March 1, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Only seven UK players have ever had 400 or more rebounds in a single season and Oscar Tshiebwe is one of them. After pulling off 18 rebounds against Arkansas, he has 445 […]

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Tornado safety drill to take place Wednesday

March 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

A statewide tornado safety drill will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2 at 9:07 am central time. The drill is being conducted during Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is being observed now through Sunday, March […]

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New hunting, fishing license year begins today

March 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

A new license year begins today, March 1st, and the year runs through the end of February 2023 for state hunting and fishing licenses, according to state wildlife officials. Licenses and permits can be purchased […]

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Obituaries

  • John David Barr, Jr., age 54, of Russell Springs
    May 24, 2023
  • Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, age 60, of Eubank
    May 23, 2023
  • Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs
    May 21, 2023
  • Debbie Stephens, age 66, of Jamestown
    May 20, 2023
  • James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County
    May 18, 2023

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