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UK Commit Boogie Fland Has Right Mentality to Flourish at UK

November 12, 2023 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Rivals.com national basketball recruiting writer Krysten Peek, who is also a NBA draft analyst for YahooSports, has seen Kentucky signee Boogie Fland play a lot. The 6-2 five-star point guard was a […]

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Shirley Kerns, age 73, of Jamestown

November 12, 2023 WJRS Staff

Shirley Maxine Kerns, of Jamestown, passed from this life Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was 73 years of age. Shirley was born July 30, 1950, in Russell County, […]

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LWC Soccer head coach Buthelezi earns Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson Men’s Soccer Coach Sicelo “Stitch” Buthelezi has been named the Mid-South Conference Soccer Coach of the Year. Buthelezi, who resides in Russell County, has led the Lindsey Wilson Men’s Soccer team to an […]

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RCMS Basketball sweeps Adair County

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Adair County on the road last night. The 6th grade team won 39-30. 7th grade won 44-37. 8th grade won 28-23. The Lakers will look to continue […]

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Russell County Schools one of best-performing in area on state assessments

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District was one of the best in the surrounding area on last year’s state assessments, according to the latest data from the Kentucky School Report Card. Russell County Schools received a […]

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Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

Today is the observance of Veterans Day, a day of recognition for more than 1,000 veterans that call Russell County home. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 1,000 veterans reside in Russell […]

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Several local closings in observance of Veterans Day

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

Several local offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day today. County offices will be closed, as will the Russell County Judicial Center. Both Russell Springs and Jamestown City Hall will be closed today, […]

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Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we looked at Russell County’s voter turnout in this year’s general election and how that compared to previous elections. Today, we take a look at how Russell County’s voter turnout compares […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested for assaulting police officer, other charges

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested last night for assaulting a police officer and several other charges. According to reports, 49-year-old Brenda Martin was arrested on charges including assault of a police officer, fleeing or […]

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School board hears from principals about state test scores

November 10, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this week to hear from the school district’s principals about the recently-released state testing scores. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News it was good to […]

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