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Fiscal court to meet this evening

December 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. We’ll have more from the meeting […]
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Laker Band set to host annual Christmas Concert today

December 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Band Program’s annual Christmas Concert is this evening at the Russell County Schools ANC. The concert begins at 6 p.m. with performances by the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands as well […]
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Russell still ‘green’ on latest COVID map; three neighboring counties ‘yellow’

December 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County remains in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health this week. Casey County is joined by the fellow Lake […]
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Campbellsville University, University of Somerset to hold joint announcement this week

December 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Campbellsville University released a notice on Friday that said the university, located in nearby Taylor County, and the University of Somerset in neighboring Pulaski County will have a “special announcement” on Tuesday. A possible partnership […]
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Wayne L. Gaskins, 75, of Russell Springs

December 11, 2022 Sean Hammond
Wayne L. Gaskins, 75, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, December 9th, at Russell County Hospital. Wayne was born in Somerset, KY on August 7, 1947, a son of the late Nioma (Holt) Kean and […]
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Billy Ray Walton, age 85, of Russell Springs

December 11, 2022 Sean Hammond
Billy Ray “Bill” Walton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at his home.  He was 85 years of age. Bill was born in Oakland, Mississippi, April 21, 1937, son of the […]
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Russell Springs Christmas lights have been big hit

December 9, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Christmas lights at the Russell Springs City Park have been extremely popular this holiday season, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas spoke to WJRS News about the feedback on the city’s newest attraction.
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Russell County to host doubleheader against Pickett County tonight

December 9, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will host Pickett County (TN) in a doubleheader tonight at Laker Gym. The Lady Lakers will play in the first game beginning at 5:30 p.m. with […]
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Laker Swim in action today

December 9, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Swim & Dive team will be in action today. The Lakers will host Barren County and Somerset for a meet at the Russell County ANC. The meet is scheduled to get underway at […]
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RCMS Lakers drop 2 of 3 to Adair County

December 9, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lakers dropped 2 of 3 games to Adair County last night. The 6th grade team fell 39-26. Will Coffey scored 11 points and Myles Davis added 8. Keenan Stille scored […]
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