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McFall falls in Round of 16 in state tennis tournament

June 1, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall was eliminated in the Round of 16 in the state tennis tournament yesterday. McFall lost to Henry Clay High School Senior Evan Duggal in the Round of 16 […]
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Details still unknown following wreck on Cumberland Parkway yesterday afternoon

June 1, 2023 Zac Oakes
We are still learning details about a two-vehicle collision that occurred on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday afternoon. WJRS News has learned first responders were called out at about 2:30 yesterday afternoon near the 67 mile […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department set to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

June 1, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department is set to collect donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children this weekend. Volunteers will be set up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]
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School board planning renovations of high school science labs

June 1, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the use of American Rescue Plan funds to provide needed renovations to science labs at Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the labs are […]
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Tourism director looks back at Memorial Day, ahead to tourism season on Lake Cumberland

June 1, 2023 Derek Aaron
By all indications, Memorial Day weekend, despite cooler temperatures, was still a success on Lake Cumberland as tourists poured in to the region. The unofficial kickoff to summer is just the first of many tourist-filled […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested after walking nude through neighborhood

June 1, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested after reportedly walking through a neighborhood nude. According to Russell Springs Police, Officer Vance Davis was called to Shepherd Drive off Old Columbia Road at around 8 a.m. Tuesday […]
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Free fishing weekend is this weekend in KY

June 1, 2023 Derek Aaron
Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. ​​​Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of […]
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Interim joint committee meetings begin this month in Frankfort

June 1, 2023 Derek Aaron
The first week of committee meetings of the 2023 interim period begin Monday, June 5th for Kentucky lawmakers. An interim joint committee is composed of all members of a Senate standing committee and all members […]
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