Obituaries
Earl G. Bennett, age 88, of Columbia
Earl G. Bennett, age 88, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, January 01 2024 at T.J. Health Care – Columbia, KY. He was born on Wednesday, January 01 1936, in Jamestown, KY. He was the […]
Month: January 2024
Obituaries
Richard E. Foley, age 87, of Russell Springs
Richard E Foley, age 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, January 02 2024 at His residence. He was born on Monday, January 13 1936, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]
Local Sports
Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road for district doubleheader at Monroe tonight
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Falcons beginning at 6 tonight, […]
Local Sports
Lakers finish as overall runner-up at Monticello Bank Classic
The Laker Basketball team finished as the overall runner-up at the Monticello Bank Classic at Wayne County on Friday. After defeating McCreary Central and Pulaski County in the first two rounds of the tournament, the […]
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Lady Lakers win white bracket at Christmas tournament
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team won the white bracket at the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament at Warren Central on Friday. The Lady Lakers finished 2-1 during the tournament, clinching the white bracket with […]
WJRS News
Clerk’s office closed for vehicle services
County Clerk’s Offices across the state, including here in Russell County, are closed for vehicle services as major changes to the statewide database used by clerk’s offices undergoes a major transition. Services unavailable during this […]
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State Police performing traffic safety checkpoints in the area
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]
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City of Albany looking into water issues
Water issues in neighboring Albany continue to be a concern for city residents and elected officials. According to a report in the Clinton County News, the Albany City Council recently discussed the hiring of an […]
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Russell County Schools back in session today
Russell County Schools will be back in session today as Christmas break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]
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Wayne County deputy injured in car accident
A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured in a car accident Friday evening. According to reports, Deputy Travis Bell was taken by EMS to Wayne County Hospital for injuries sustained in the accident, where he […]