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Laker Basketball to begin search for new head coach

February 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker Basketball program will be looking for a new head basketball coach. WJRS Sports has learned that Laker head coach Greg Lundy’s contract was not renewed for another season. That […]

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Laker Football releases 2023 schedule

February 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football program has released its 2023 schedule. The schedule features four home games and six road games. The Lakers will be on the road for the first four games of the […]

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RCMS Volleyball has strong showing at Allen County tournament; sweeps Green County

February 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball teams both had strong showings at the February Frenzy Tournament in Allen County over the weekend. The 7th grade team finished first place in the tournament, going […]

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School board approves major HVAC renovation at Salem Elementary

February 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a major renovation to the HVAC system at Salem Elementary at last night’s board meeting. The project, which will total more than $400,000, is going to be paid […]

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Womack opens up about ‘tough’ decision to step away from RCHS volleyball program

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

Former Russell County High School Volleyball coach Faith Womack talked with WJRS NEWS this week about the tough decision to step down from leading the Lady Laker volleyball program… Womack, now an assistant principal at […]

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Wednesday begins Severe Weather Awareness Week

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1st through Tuesday, March 7th, has been designated by Gov. Andy Beshear as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service offices across the state and Kentucky Emergency Management, […]

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Adair Youth Development Center hires 19 new recruits

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

Following a November 2022 riot at the facility, the Adair County Youth Development Center has hired 19 new recruits following their recent graduation from the Department of Juvenile Justice’s training academy, according to Gov. Andy […]

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Dunnville woman arrested on drug, traffic offenses

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

A Dunnville woman was arrested early Monday morning on drug and traffic charges, according to jail records. Brandy Emerson, age 30, was taken into custody by Trooper Jacob Harper with the Kentucky State Police just […]

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RCEA providing gift cards to school libraries for ‘Read Across Russell County’

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Education Association is delivering gift cards this week to each librarian in Russell County’s schools to use for Read Across Russell County activities next month, according to RCEA President Rhonda Kimbler. The […]

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RCH Board of Directors meets today

February 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors meet this afternoon their regular monthly meeting. The meeting takes place at 4 p.m. in the conference room at Russell County Hospital. We’ll have details from today’s meeting […]

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  • Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 29, 2023
  • Margaret N. White, 57, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023
  • Kevin Joe Russell, age 43, of Lexington
    March 28, 2023
  • Phillip Anderson, 82, of Jamestown
    March 28, 2023
  • Joseph Curtis Slone, age 59, of Russell Springs
    March 28, 2023

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