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Lakers, Lady Lakers split doubleheader at Casey County

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers split a doubleheader at Casey County last night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Rebels by a score of 52-35, making it five losses in a row […]
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More than 7,000 vehicles went through Russell Springs Christmas light display

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
More than 7,000 vehicles went through the Russell Springs Christmas Light display at the city park in December and January, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas spoke to WJRS News and gave an […]
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Former chamber president Gosser takes on role again in 2023

January 18, 2023 Derek Aaron
Lindsey Wilson Gosser, who served as chamber president back in 2019, is back at the helm of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce this year. Gosser spoke to WJRS NEWS following Tuesday’s chamber meeting about […]
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Russell County with 22 new COVID cases this week

January 18, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 22 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a decrease from last week’s total of 27. The numbers were delayed this week due to the Martin Luther […]
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Russell Springs Police release monthly report

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly report for the month of December. The police department responded to 19 auto collisions and issued 28 citations last month. The police department also performed 38 motorist […]
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Adair County man injured following collision with horse

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man was injured after reportedly colliding with a horse. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, a 2007 Tahoe operated by Jeff Dixon of Columbia struck a horse on West Highway 80 […]
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Somerset man won’t face charges in intruder shooting case

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man will not face charges after he shot another man who had reportedly broken into his vehicle. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, a Pulaski County Grand Jury returned a “No True Bill” […]
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Tourist commission meets today

January 18, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission will meet today for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting takes place at 12:30 p.m. in the board room at the tourist commission office, located between KFC and Arby’s in […]
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Darla Stephens Gossage, age 52, of Russell Springs

January 17, 2023 Sean Hammond
Darla Stephens Gossage, 52, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, January 16th, at T.J. Sampson Community Hospital, Glasgow, KY. Darla was born in Somerset, KY on August 9, 1970, a daughter of Donita (Thomas) Stephens, […]
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Elderay Walter, age 76, of Russell Springs

January 17, 2023 Sean Hammond
Elderay Walters, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Russell County Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on September 17, 1946, in Russell County, he was a son […]
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