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Month: October 2023

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Russell Springs planning to host Trick-or-Treat on Main Street

October 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is once again hosting Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. The city will host its Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween from 5-7 p.m. Businesses, churches, or groups  interested in setting up for the […]
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Voter registration deadline is next week

October 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
The deadline to register to vote in the November General Election is next week. The deadline to register to vote is next Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. No local races are on this November’s […]
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Fire crews able to contain semi fire on Cumberland Parkway

October 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
Fire crews in neighboring Adair County were able to contain a blaze that began when a semi caught fire on the Cumberland Parkway yesterday morning. Crews were dispatched at around 5:20 yesterday morning to the […]
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Casey County man arrested after harassing dispatchers, cussing at police officers

October 3, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Casey County man was arrested early Sunday morning after he reportedly kept calling 911 and harassing local dispatchers and police officers. According to reports, 40-year-old Michael A. VanLeuven of Liberty was charged with harassing […]
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Oaklie Douglas, age 82, of Russell Springs

October 2, 2023 Sean Hammond
Oaklie Douglas, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Lexington VA Health Care Center. He was 82 years of age. Born on December 13, 1940, in Yosemite, he was a son […]
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Two injured in collision near Five Star gas station

October 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Two people were injured in a two-car collision near Five Star gas station Sunday evening. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred just after 6 p.m. near the entrance to the gas station. It’s […]
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Father Says Picking UK Was Best Decision Trevin Wallace Ever Made

October 2, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky junior linebacker Trevin Wallace has been playing at an all-Southeastern Conference level this season and has been among the conference leaders in quarterback sacks. He’s also the team leader in tackles […]
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RCHS soccer teams are 16th District champions

October 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams are once again 16th District champions. The Lakers defeated Monroe County and the Lady Lakers defeated Clinton County with each team coming out on top 10-0 […]
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Body found floating alongside boat slip at Grider Hill Marina

October 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
An investigation is underway after a badly decomposed body was found floating alongside a boat slip at Grider Hill Marina Saturday morning. According to officials in neighboring Clinton County, law enforcement was called to the […]
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KSP conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

October 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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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