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Month: September 2023

Obituaries

Ricky L. Collins, age 59, of Russell Springs

September 28, 2023 WJRS Staff

Ricky L. Collins, 59, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, September 25th, at Russell County Hospital. Ricky was born in Noblesville, IN on April 5, 1964, a son of Betty (Chapman) Collins, of Russell Springs, […]

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Vanessa Burton, age 52, of Columbia

September 28, 2023 WJRS Staff

Vanessa Laureen Burton, of Columbia, passed away from this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 52 years of age. Born April 18, 1971, in Columbia, she was a daughter […]

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Sheriff’s Office investigating home hit by gunfire

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a home was reportedly hit by gunfire. The incident occurred just before noon in the area of East Highway 619 and Indian Cave Hill, according to reports. […]

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Senior night for volleyball, boys soccer tonight

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Tonight is senior night for the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball and Laker Soccer programs. The Lady Lakers host Monroe County in a district matchup tonight. Freshman, JV, and varsity will be in action beginning […]

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10 indicted by grand jury

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Ten people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury this week. Those indicted included the following individuals: Lyra Leftwich, age 19 and Trevor Johnson, age 25, both of Jamestown, charged with criminal abuse of […]

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Dr. Jerry Westerfield to receive LWC Honorary Alumnus Award

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs will receive the honorary alumnus award at Lindsey Wilson College’s Homecoming Weekend this weekend. Westerfield will receive the award at the college’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday. Westerfield will […]

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Search continues for missing man last seen near Casey/Pulaski line

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The search continues for a 20-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week now near the Casey/Pulaski County line. David “DJ” Whitt was last seen Tuesday Sept. 19 at around 6:30 p.m. […]

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Community blood drive is today

September 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The drive will be held tomorrow in the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift card […]

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Fiscal court discusses tractor purchase, road funds

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met yesterday in special session. The court opened and approved a bid for the purchase of a used tractor for around $45,000 as well as approved discretionary funds from the […]

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Lady Laker Soccer falls to Wayne County in regular season finale

September 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team fell to the Wayne County Lady Cardinals 3-1 in the regular season finale last night. Marissa Hatchett scored the lone goal for Russell County and Liz Evans had 11 saves. […]

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  • Community Conversation 7-24

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover welcomes Russell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett to discuss the many programs and services offered through the Russell County Extension Office. Megan shares updates on a busy summer that included 4-H Camp, county fair activities, and canning classes, while highlighting upcoming opportunities for the community.The conversation covers Extension Homemakers clubs, volunteer efforts, the local book club, food preservation classes, pressure canner testing, and upcoming cooking demonstrations featuring healthy recipes and easy family meals. Megan also explains how residents can get involved in Extension programs and stay connected through the Russell County Extension Office.

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