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Month: April 2022

Obituaries

Darlus Carender, age 79, of Jabez

April 29, 2022 Sean Hammond

Darlus Carender, of Jabez, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home.  He was 79 years of age. Darlus was born in the Panhandle Community of Jabez on March 28, 1943, son of […]

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Local gas prices hovering at $3.69/gallon

April 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The average price of gas in Russell County is $3.69/gallon, according to AAA data. And according to GasBuddy, most stations in Russell County were selling at $3.69 as of Thursday evening. As we reach the […]

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RCPL introducing Library of Things

April 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is commonly known for its collection of books, but Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News about the many other things you can check out from the library. For more […]

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Raymond Francis Swanson, age 81, of Russell Springs

April 29, 2022 Sean Hammond

Raymond Francis Swanson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.  He was 81 years of age. Ray was born November 15, 1940, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, […]

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RCMS girls soccer defeats South Laurel

April 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team defeated South Laurel by a score of 4-0 Thursday night. Addison Coffey, Madison Weisbrodt, Marissa Hatchett, and Adriana Thomas each scored a goal for the Lady Lakers. […]

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Paving set to begin on Cumberland Parkway project

April 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The pavement rehabilitation and improvement project continues on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway, with the project contractor notifying District 8 officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Somerset that paving operations are scheduled to […]

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Lawson pitches no-hitter as Lakers defeat Panthers

April 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

Nathan Lawson pitched a no-hitter and the Lakers scored 13 runs in five innings as Russell County defeated Cumberland County 13-0 in Burkesville Thursday night. Lawson struck out 14 of 18 batters he faced, as […]

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Lady Laker Softball finishes district sweep

April 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Lakers finished off an undefeated district slate in the regular season with a 7-6 win over Cumberland County at home on Senior Night last night. On Senior night, a couple Lady Lakers had […]

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3 youth chosen for 4-H Shooting Sports team

April 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports announced on Thursday that after months of hard work and dedication, their National Shotgun and Muzzleloading Teams have been chosen, with three youth from Russell County making the team. Eli Foley […]

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LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program to begin

April 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling program will be available to assist eligible households with electric cost beginning on Monday, May 2nd. The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is accepting applications through June 17th or until […]

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

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