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127 Yard Sale officially starts today

August 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
The annual 127 yard sale officially kicks off today. While many yard sales have appeared along Highway 127 this week, the yard sale officially begins today. The annual yard sale runs through Sunday. The annual […]
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Laker Golf Team has pair of solid outings

August 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Golf Team recently had a pair of solid outings. At the Falcon Invitational in Monroe County, the Lakers shot a 324 on the day. Nate Aaron led the way with a […]
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Wayne County man sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison on drug charges

August 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Monticello man was sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for selling more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, John Young was sentenced to 18 years and […]
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Former Standout Madison Lilley Great Addition to UK Volleyball Staff

August 3, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Madison Lilley looked up to a lot of volleyball players before she helped Kentucky win its first national championship and was named the nation’s best player for her play. One she looked […]
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More than 2,100 workers commute in to Russell County

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Yesterday on local news, we told you about a new report that shows more than 3,100 workers commute out of Russell County. That same report shows that around 2,100 people commute into Russell County for […]
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KSP to conduct traffic checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for […]
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Jamestown man arrested on drug, other charges

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested on drug and other charges by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday morning. According to jail records, 25-year-old Christopher Bunch was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating on […]
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First day of school just two weeks away

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The first day of school in Russell County will be here soon. Students will return from summer break in just two weeks with the first day of school scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses […]
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Sheriff’s Office arrests Jabez man on drug charges

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Jabez man was arrested on drug charges last night. According to jail records, 49-year-old Roger Thomas Lovell Jr. was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and […]
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127 yard sale gets underway tomorrow

August 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Tomorrow begins the annual 127 yard sale. While many yard sales have appeared along Highway 127 this week, tomorrow is the official kickoff to the annual event. The annual yard sale runs from Thursday through […]
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