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Month: August 2023

Obituaries

Wanda Lawless, age 87, of Jamestown

August 31, 2023 Sean Hammond
Wanda Lawless, of Jamestown, passed from this life Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, at Glen Ridge Health Campus in Louisville, KY. She was 87 years of age. Born in Creelsboro on May 10th, 1936, she was a […]
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Ronnie Johnson, age 90, of Jamestown

August 31, 2023 Sean Hammond
Ronnie Johnson, 90, of Jamestown, KY, passed away at 7:15 AM, Wednesday, August 30th, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Russell County.Ronnie was born in Jamestown, Ky on May 4, 1933, a son of the late […]
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Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional tournament; host Pulaski tonight

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to the Taylor County Lady Cardinals in the championship of the Section 4 2A tournament last night. The Lady Lakers fell in three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-20, […]
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Russell County 4-H members perform well at KY State Fair

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County 4-H members performed well at the Kentucky State Fair. Gunnar Coe received a blue ribbon in nature plant photography and a red ribbon in capped honey frame. Treyt Higgenbotham received a white ribbon […]
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Laker Soccer hosts district rival tonight

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team is in action tonight, hosting district rival Monroe County. The action begins at 5:30 tonight. It’s the first matchup of the season between the 16th District rivals, as Russell County enters […]
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Community Blood Drive is today

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County community blood drive is today. The drive will be held in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m today. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]
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School board to meet in special session today

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon to discuss upcoming construction projects, including science classroom renovations and the old area technology center. The board […]
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LIHEAP Summer program ongoing

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program is ongoing. LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with electric bills. Applications are now being accepted through Sept. 22 or until funds are depleted. Qualified residents can apply at […]
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Lindsey Wilson College expecting record-breaking enrollment

August 31, 2023 Zac Oakes
Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County is expected to set a record for school enrollment this academic year. The school year officially began this week and the college’s president, William Luckey, said he expects […]
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Marian June Anderson, age 94, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2023 WJRS Staff
Marian June Anderson, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. She was 94 years of age. Marian was born on September 16, 1928, in South Lyon, Michigan, daughter […]
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