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Library closed today

May 8, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library will be closed today for staff training. Due dates for loans have been adjusted for the closure and the book drop will be open for returns. The library will reopen […]
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Three RC FFA members receive FFA State Degrees

May 8, 2023 Derek Aaron
Three Russell County High School FFA members, Bryanna Smith, Abby Wolford, and Elizabeth Hoskins, are recipients of the Kentucky FFA State Degree, the highest degree Kentucky FFA can award its members. The Kentucky FFA State […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for receiving stolen property

May 8, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested last Friday afternoon by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on a receiving stolen property charge, according to jail records. Kolby S. Conner, age 25, was charged with receiving stolen […]
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Russell Springs man attempts to flee police custody in Adair County

May 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man incarcerated in Columbia is now facing additional charges, according to Columbia police. Just after 1 a.m., this morning, 48-year-old Barry Kerr, an inmate from the Adair Regional Jail, was transported by […]
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Jeff Sheppard Still a Very Popular Former Wildcat

May 5, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Jeff Sheppard averaged 5.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game on Kentucky’s 1996 national championship team — still the best UK team I ever saw play. He probably thought he […]
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Lakers defeat Clinton, Lady Lakers fall to Clinton on the road

May 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Laker baseball team came from behind late in the game to defeat district foe Clinton County 10-3 on Thursday night at Laker Field. Adam Walters picked up the win in relief, striking […]
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Several RCMS athletic teams in action Thursday

May 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
In middle school action on Thursday, the Lady Laker softball team fell in the A game to Taylor County by a score of 15-9. Russell County also dropped the B game, falling to the Lady […]
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Russell County woman arrested after alleged shooting incident in Sano

May 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Russell County woman was arrested Thursday after she allegedly shot a man in the leg in the Sano community of Adair County, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 9 a.m. yesterday, […]
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Early no-excuse voting begins next week

May 5, 2023 Zac Oakes
Early in-person voting for the 2023 primary election will begin next week at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Early voting at the RECC will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next week from 9 a.m. […]
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Russell Springs receives funding to buy safety equipment for fire department

May 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
The city of Russell Springs, this week, received a check for $1,500 from the Kentucky League of Cities to go toward purchasing much-needed safety equipment for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Chris Hayes with […]
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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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