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Russell County Schools receive additional $879,000+ in SEEK funds

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will receive an additional $879,716 in SEEK funds for the 2022-2023 school year. ​​The Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK) funding program is a formula driven allocation of state provided funds to […]

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Lady Lakers lose close one to Garrard County, host Marion County in regular season finale tonight

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team lost a close to Garrard County in the Don Franklin Showcase Saturday by a score of 3-2. Sophie Shearer led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits and an […]

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Sheriff’s office arrests two for drug trafficking in church parking lot

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of arrests Sunday evening after deputies were called to investigate a suspicious person in a church parking lot. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, deputies were called to […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug, other charges

May 16, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Sunday morning by the Russell Springs Police Department on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Brandie Asher, age 28, was arrested by RSPD Officer Debra Necessary for […]

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Jamestown Utilities to begin flushing water distribution system

May 16, 2022 Derek Aaron

Jamestown Utilities will be flushing their distribution system in the Bernard Ridge and Pleasant Hill areas beginning today, Monday, May 16th, according to city officials. The process should take three to four weeks. Customers could […]

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School board to meet today

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5 p.m. The board will also recognize the CU Excellence in Teaching Award winners, along with configuration of youth service […]

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Jamestown Police release April activity report

May 16, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of April. The police department received 122 calls for service, performed 15 arrests, opened 9 criminal cases, performed 19 motorist assists, and […]

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UK All-American Sprinter Abby Steiner Best Described as “Superstar”

May 15, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Lonnie Greene thinks his wife has the best description of Kentucky All-American senior sprinter Abby Steiner. “Superstar. That is my wife’s words,” said Greene, UK’s head track coach. “Abby understands the gift […]

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Betty Ann Ashbrook, age 75, of Russell Springs

May 15, 2022 Sean Hammond

Betty Ann Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at T.J. Samson Hospital, in Glasgow.  She was 75 years of age. Betty was born at home, in Russell County, on November […]

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Leon Davis, age 85, of Glensfork community

May 14, 2022 WJRS Staff

Leon Davis of Glens Fork died on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:58 A.M. at TJ Health/Columbia. He was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Monday, May 16, 2022, […]

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  • Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, age 92, of Russell Springs
    May 27, 2022
  • Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, age 92, of Russell Springs
    May 27, 2022
  • Wilbur K. Barnes, age 90, of Jamestown
    May 27, 2022
  • Anna Paulette Gilbert Campbell, age 65, of Jamestown
    May 26, 2022
  • Leonard Wells, age 84, of Jamestown
    May 26, 2022

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