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Local company ranked as top metal building erector

May 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
Precision Erection Company, a subsidiary of Branscum Construction, was ranked as the 2023 Top Metal Building Erector by tonnage, according to Metal Construction News. The company erected more than 17,000 tons of steel in 2022, which […]
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School board to meet tonight at ANC

May 15, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Board of Education meets tonight at 5 p.m. at the Russell County Schools ANC for their regular monthly meeting. Among the agenda items are a presentation of the Kentucky Association of School […]
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Jamestown native Proctor a co-valedictorian at CU

May 15, 2023 Derek Aaron
Jamestown native Kate Proctor was a co-valedictorian during Campbellsville University’s recent graduation ceremony. Proctor received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the university in nearby Taylor County. Of the more than 1,300 graduates at […]
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Chamber to meet on Tuesday

May 15, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday at noon for their regular monthly meeting at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District in Russell Springs. Jeric DeVore, the ADD’s deputy executive director, will be […]
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Graduate Senior Offensive Lineman Kenneth Horsey Wants to Raise Level of Play

May 14, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Veteran offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey doesn’t know to read or hear how the Kentucky offensive line had issues last season because he knows the Big Blue Wall was not up to the […]
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Patsy G. Norris, age 63, of Jamestown

May 14, 2023 Sean Hammond
Patsy G. Norris, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 12th, at her home.Patsy was born in Jamestown, KY on June 6, 1959, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Bell) Wesley and Marvin Ray Craig.She […]
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Russell Springs hopes to open pool Memorial Day Weekend despite challenges

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is hoping to open the Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool by Memorial Day Weekend like normal, but the city has faced several challenges in getting the pool ready. Mayor Eddie […]
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Laker Baseball, Lady Laker Softball play in regular season finales today

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams will play in their regular season finales tonight. The Laker Baseball team will play on the road against the 12th region-leading Boyle County Rebels. That […]
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Early voting continues today at South KY RECC

May 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Today is the second day of early, in-person voting for next week’s primary election. Early voting at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room in Jamestown takes place today and Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots […]
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2 arrested Thursday by Jamestown Police

May 12, 2023 Derek Aaron
Two people were arrested by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday evening. According to jail records, 26-year-old Victoria Hurley of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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