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LWC to graduate largest class in school history

April 29, 2022 Derek Aaron
Lindsey Wilson College will cap off its largest class in school history at this year’s spring commencement. The 115th Lindsey Wilson College commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., rain or shine, on Saturday, […]
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Reminder that tomorrow is drug take-back day

April 29, 2022 Derek Aaron
A reminder that the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is tomorrow, April 30th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The local drop-off point is the Jamestown Police Department at 112 North Main St. The take-back […]
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Obituaries

David Fisher, age 48, Formerly of Columbia

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
David Fisher, age 48, of Lexington, KY, KY passed away Tuesday, April 26 2022 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, January 06 1974, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – […]
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Long-time Clinton County basketball coach stepping down

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
Clinton County High School Boys Basketball Coach Todd Messer has announced he is stepping down from his position as coach of the Bulldogs after 16 seasons. Messer finishes his career as the school’s all-time winningest […]
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Two weeks until early voting begins

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County voters can begin casting their ballots for the May Primary Election in two weeks. Early in-person voting in Russell County is set to begin on Thursday, May 12. Russell County has three days […]
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Library celebrates one year with Dolly Parton Imagination Library

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library is celebrating one year since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. WJRS News caught up with Library Director Lindsey Westerfield to talk about what the first year of […]
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Lady Laker Softball Senior Night is tonight; Laker Baseball on the road

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
Both the Russell County High School Softball and Baseball teams will be in action today. Lady Laker Softball will hold Senior Night tonight as Russell County hosts Cumberland County in a district matchup. Seniors Caroline […]
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Blood drive today at SKRECC

April 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting their monthly community blood drive today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 N. Main Street in Jamestown. The drive begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs […]
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RC Health and Wellness Coalition to meet today

April 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Health and Wellness Coalition will meet today at noon in the Russell County Health Department conference room. This is just the second in-person meeting for the group since before the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

April 28, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on multiple charges early Wednesday. Clifton Mark Collins, age 48, was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]
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