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Jamestown woman arrested on burglary charge over the weekend

December 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on a burglary charge over the weekend. According to reports, 47-year-old Rebecca J. Lawson was arrested and charged with burglary second degree. Lawson was arrested by Jamestown Police Officer Nathan […]

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Fiscal Court to meet this evening

December 11, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this evening with several items on the agenda. Judge Executive Randy Marcum is set to make appointments to the extension and airport boards, and the […]

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Calipari Impressed Jayden Quaintance and His Father

December 10, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Five-star center Jayden Quaintance is a top 10 player nationally but that has not been a surprise for his father, Haminn Quaintance. “I always knew my son would be a very good […]

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Lady Lakers, Laker Boys Both Lose at Pickett County, TN

December 9, 2023 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys both went on the road Friday night to Byrdstown, Tennessee for the first girl-boy doubleheader of the season against Pickett County High School. In the girls game, […]

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Six Laker Football players named All-District

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

Six Russell County Laker Football players have been named to the All-District team. Wide receiver Kinnett Wills along with linemen Nik Ford and Jaxon Fulk were named All-District 1st team. Running back/wide receiver Tanner Stringer, […]

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RCHS basketball teams on the road at Pickett County for first doubleheader of season

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will play in their first girl/boy doubleheader of the season tonight at Pickett County High School. The Lakers and Lady Lakers will travel to Tennessee to […]

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Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

Two local law enforcement officers received awards from the Governor for helping keep impaired drivers off the roadways. Russell Springs Police Officer Mason Miniard was one of the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Award for […]

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RCHS Marketing students assisting with name, branding for renovated building

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

As the school board looks to renovate the old area technology center, a group of marketing students at Russell County High School will have a hand in helping name the renovated building. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

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Incumbents file for reelection in 2024

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

Four incumbent candidates have filed for reelection to their positions next year. Russell County Circuit Court Clerk Tony Kerr has filed for reelection. Kerr was first elected as Circuit Court Clerk in 1993. Three incumbent […]

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Clerk’s office to close early today

December 8, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will close early today. WJRS News caught up with County Clerk Patti Glover about the closure. The clerk’s office will return to normal business hours on Monday.

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