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Local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

May 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Those students from Russell County were: Pacey Aaron of Russell Springs Tracy Bunch of Russell Springs Kennady Fields of Russell […]
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Laker Baseball wins first region title since 2009

May 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
It had been more than a decade since the Russell County Laker Baseball team won the 4th Region title, but that changed Thursday night as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Warren East Raiders 10-5 […]
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New auditors hired by RCH

May 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County Hospital has a new auditing and accounting firm following action by the healthcare facility’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the change…
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Local students named to President’s List at CU

May 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
Multiple Russell County students were named to the President’s List at Campbellsville University for the Spring 2022 semester. Those local students include: Hope Owens of Russell Springs Britney Cress of Russell Springs Jordan Bunch of […]
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Candidates file for local city councils

May 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
Two new city council filings were reported yesterday. Jamestown City Councilman Mitchell Marcum filed for re-election. With Marcum filing, all of the current city council members have filed for re-election. In Russell Springs, Cody L. […]
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School board approves raises for school employees

May 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
At a special-called meeting Thursday afternoon with a room full of teachers and school employees in attendance, the board of education approved raises for school employees. The board unanimously approved a proposal by Superintendent Michael […]
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FNB hosts annual Hall of Fame banquet

May 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
First National Bank recently hosted the 37th annual Hall of Fame Banquet. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to their respective clubs during their time […]
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Local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

May 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2022 semester. Those students were: Sarah Coffey of Jamestown Stacy Hopper of Russell Springs Breanna McGowan of […]
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Local man arrested on meth possession, other charges

May 26, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department on Wednesday afternoon on possession of methamphetamine and other charges, according to jail records. Craig Bruner, age 62, was taken into custody by […]
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Lakers face off with Warren East for region championship tonight

May 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers will look to claim the 4th Region Championship for the first time since 2009 when they take on the Warren East Raiders tonight at Western Kentucky University. First pitch is scheduled […]
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