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Russell Co. burn ban lifted

October 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Due to the rain received yesterday and overnight, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has lifted the countywide burn ban, effective immediately. If dry conditions return, the burn ban could be reinstated. County officials ask that citizens remember […]

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Halloween events in Jamestown, Russell Springs this evening

October 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Today is Halloween, and there will be trick-or-treat events in both Jamestown and Russell Springs this evening. Halloween on the Square in Jamestown will take place from 5-7 p.m. The city will also have a […]

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School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

October 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning. The board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is set to discuss the […]

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Laker Band places 4th overall in state finals

October 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Laker band is one of the top marching bands in the state of Kentucky. Russell County High School Band Director Curtis Ervin talked with WJRS following his team’s performance at the Class 3A state […]

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Lakers wrap up season with loss at LaRue

October 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team wrapped up its season with a loss at LaRue County Friday night. The Lakers led 13-12 at halftime, but the Hawks dominated the second half, coming away with a 33-13 win. […]

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Adair rescinds burn ban, Russell still under ban

October 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Just days after a countywide burn ban was issued for Russell County by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson, neighboring Adair County saw their own burn ban lifted on Sunday by Adair Judge-Executive Gale Cowan following this past […]

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Early in-person voting begins this week

October 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Early in-person voting will begin later this week for the November General Election. Early in-person voting will begin Thursday at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Early […]

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Dunnville man arrested locally over the weekend

October 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Dunnville man was arrested locally over the weekend on a drug charge. According to jail records, 54-year-old Marty Buis was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Buis was lodged […]

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Burn Ban now in effect for Russell County

October 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

A burn ban is now in effect for Russell County following an executive order by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson on Friday. No outdoor burning is allowed until further notice with violators being subject to fines and […]

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U.S. 127 realignment project in Russell, Clinton counties enters new $105 million phase

October 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

A new phase has begun in the much-anticipated project to put U.S. 127 in a new alignment in Russell and Clinton counties, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset announced Thursday. The next […]

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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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    Bill Carroll with the Russell County Honor Guard stops by to talk about the road block the honor guard will have at the 127/80 intersection taking up donations for the local group.

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