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NWS warns of high temperatures this week

August 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
The National Weather Service is advising people to use extra caution this week with temperatures expected to be higher than normal. The weather service issued a release over the weekend advising people that temperatures will […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball takes 2 of 3 over Casey County

August 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball team took two of three games over Casey County last Thursday. The 8th grade team won 37-11 with Addison Coffey and Dori Ballou leading the way with […]
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Laker Soccer takes on Allen County-Scottsville today

August 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team takes on Allen County-Scottsville today on the road. The Lakers and the Patriots are scheduled to face off at 5:30 p.m. in 4th Region action. The Lakers enter at 1-1-1 while […]
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Laker Golf defeats Adair, Green counties

August 19, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Golf team defeated Adair County and Green County in a match last Thursday. Russell County and Green County tied, leading to a two-man playoff. Russell County’s Noah McMillin and Nate Aaron took the […]
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Jamestown Council approves rate increases on water & sewer

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council gave final approval to rate increases on water and sewer costs at last night’s council meeting. The ordinance includes a 31.5 percent increase on water and a 50.67 percent increase on […]
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Laker Football set to get season underway tonight

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Football team is set to get its season underway tonight, going on the road to Adair County. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Adair County High School. We’ll have all […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball picks up district win

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team made it back-to-back wins to start the season by taking down Metcalfe County at home last night. In the team’s district opener, the Lady Lakers swept Metcalfe County, […]
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Chamber holds meeting at airport, has several key dates coming up

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser said meeting at the Russell County Airport was a great opportunity for chamber members to see […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple drug charges

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges following a search warrant at a residence on Geneva Drive. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News 52-year-old Randy L. Copley is facing charges of […]
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Russell County Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report

August 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of July. The sheriff’s office received over 500 911 calls for service last month and made 36 arrests, while working 20 auto accidents. […]
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