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Lady Lakers cap off Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic run with victory in championship

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers capped off their weekend at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic with a come-from-behind victory in the championship game. The Lady Lakers trailed Notre Dame High School from Chattanooga, Tennessee by […]
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Some offices remain closed today

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
There are several closings around the county today with Christmas Day being yesterday. City Halls in both Russell Springs and Jamestown are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse is also closed today. There are no […]
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Lakers finish 1-2 at Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team wrapped up its trip to the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic with a loss to Ingomar High School from Mississippi by a score of 77-70. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers […]
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Two rescued from capsized boat below dam

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
Two people were rescued from a capsized boat below Wolf Creek Dam Sunday morning. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, two fishermen were on the river Sunday morning at about 7:30 when the boat’s […]
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Authorities investigating fatal accident in Millerfield area

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
Law enforcement is continuing to investigate a fatal accident near the 1800 block of Millerfield Road Saturday morning. Details are still sparse, but WJRS News has learned that a woman identified as Frankie Chumbley passed […]
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Former UK Quarterback Derrick Ramsey Has New Book

December 26, 2023 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Derrick Ramsey’s journey to becoming the first African-American quarterback at Kentucky was not an easy one but it eventually led him to being a Super Bowl champion, college athletics director and even […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Friday morning. According to reports, 25-year-old Jimmie Gosser was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]
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Projects in neighboring counties selected to advance in Kentucky Product Development Initiative

December 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 46 site and building development projects in 45 counties have moved ahead to the due diligence stage for review in the second round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, with […]
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Local closings for Christmas holiday

December 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
Several local offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Monday. City Halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown, the Russell County Courthouse, and Russell County Judicial Center will all be closed Monday. Local post […]
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Lady Lakers defeat Middlesboro, play in championship today

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team won in its second matchup at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic yesterday. The Lady Lakers won big over Middlesboro High School by a score of 59-29. The Lady […]
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