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Wayne County man charged with attempted murder

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Wayne County man is charged with attempted murder after police say he fired a weapon three times at a woman and attempted to run her over with his vehicle. Monticello Police arrested 32-year-old Angel […]
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Two RCHS students receive Heisman High School Scholarships

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County High School students are recipients of the Heisman High School Scholarship. Xavier Betts-Jimenez and Amy McGowan are recipients of this year’s award. The Heisman® High School Scholarship was created in 1994 through […]
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RCHS students design new snowplow blades for transportation cabinet

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School students designed and painted a new snowplow blade for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The student-designed and painted snowplow blades were part of a statewide initiative called “Paint the Plow.” Designs from […]
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School board to meet this morning

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The board is set to meet at 9 a.m. with five business items on the agenda, including a presentation about possible names […]
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Lady Laker Bowling defeats Green County

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Bowling teams were in action last week. Last Thursday, the Mighty Laker Bowling Team hosted the Green County Dragons at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lady Lakers Lady Lakers defeated the […]
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State Police to perform traffic safety checkpoints

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting 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 violations […]
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Middle School Lakers drop 2 of 3 at McCreary Central

December 4, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team dropped 2 of 3 games on the road at McCreary Central Friday night. 6th grade picked up a 35-15 victory, while 7th grade fell 33-23 and 8th […]
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Laker Boys Get Win Over Warren Central

December 2, 2023 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Laker boys basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season as the defeated top ranked Warren Central Friday night at Laker gym by a score of 69-59. The Lakers took command […]
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Betty Lou Stapp Brown, age 81, of Jamestown

December 2, 2023 WJRS Staff
Betty Lou Stapp Brown, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home. She was 81 years of age. She was born at home, on November 4, 1942, in Jamestown, KY, a […]
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RCPL to host Christmas event today

December 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library will host its annual Christmas event today. The event will include games, crafts, and photos with Santa. The event will be from 10-1 at the library and is open to […]
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