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Bull elk poached in nearby McCreary County

January 17, 2023 Derek Aaron

Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are investigating a case of poaching of a bull elk in nearby McCreary County. A department employee found the bull elk carcass this past […]

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Millie Carol Smith Neal, age 27, of Jamestown

January 16, 2023 Sean Hammond

Millie Carol (MC) Smith Neal, 27, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, January 14th, at home. MC was born in Jamestown, KY on June 26, 1995, a daughter of Leonard Dwight Smith, of Albany, KY and […]

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Adair inmate walks away from facility

January 16, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Columbia Police Department was called to the Class D facility of the Adair Regional Jail this past Sunday night after staff reported a Class D inmate had walked away from the facility. Shawn Hamilton, […]

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Leonard Warbiany, age 73

January 16, 2023 WJRS Staff

Leonard “Len” Warbiany, 73, of Alsip, passed away following heart complications on January 12, 2023. He was born in Chicago on November 9, 1949, to the late Julius and Gertrude Warbiany (nee Maruszak). He was […]

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RCHS Basketball has tough weekend

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Basketball teams had a tough weekend, with both the Lakers and Lady Lakers going 0-2 in weekend action. Russell County hosted two doubleheaders this weekend, with Clinton County visiting for […]

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Several options on the table as county occupational tax sunset looms

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

The sunset clause on the county’s occupational tax is looming, with the sunset clause on the tax going into effect on April 1. With that date nearing, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said several […]

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Mayor Thomas thanks city workers and citizens for work, patience during recent water issues

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

An arctic blast that produced frigid temperatures near the end of last December caused several issues with water lines, leading to low water pressure and a number of boil water advisories issued. Russell Springs Mayor […]

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Lady Laker Bowling gets big win in Barren County

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

On Thursday the Laker Bowling Team Traveled to Ralphie’s Fun Center to take on Barren County. The Lady Lakers put another mark in the win column as they defeated Barren County 5 games to 2. High scores […]

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School board to meet next Monday

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet next Monday, January 23. Typically, the board meets on the third Monday of each month, but the change is due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]

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Local students receive academic honors from University of the Cumberlands

January 16, 2023 Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic honors from the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2022 semester. Pacey Aaron and Tracy Bunch, both of Russell Springs, were named to the President’s List. Also named to […]

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