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Month: February 2024

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Introverts Have Lots to Offer, If We Just Include and Listen

February 5, 2024 WJRS Staff
By TOMMY DRUEN Rejected and dejected, a 27-year-old Walt Disney found himself on a train departing New York City in February of 1928. His trip had aimed to secure a more favorable contract with Universal […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up wins in district doubleheader

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers were victorious over Monroe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Falcons 43-42 in the first game of the […]
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Homecoming ceremonies were held Friday night at RCHS

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Friday night was Basketball Homecoming at Russell County High School. A Homecoming ceremony took place between the girls and boys games during a doubleheader Friday night, with senior Jaterria Coffey being crowned as this year’s […]
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Davis named 7th grade Conference Player of the Year

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Middle School 7th grader Myles Davis was named the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Player of the Year over the weekend. Davis helped lead the 7th grade team to a runner-up finish […]
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Local students receive college academic honors

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Several local students have received academic honors at various colleges and universities. Daisy Elizabeth Pratt, Hunter Thomas and Grace Ann Watkins were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University. Abby Richards was named […]
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Dunnville woman arrested on drug charges

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Dunnville woman was arrested on drug charges by Kentucky State Police following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. According to reports, 35-year-old Samantha Gosser was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance […]
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RCMS 8th grade team falls in semifinals to Campbellsville

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team fell in the semifinals of the conference tournament over the weekend. The Lakers started the tournament with a win over Hart County in the first round […]
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KY Blood Center in need of ‘B’ blood types

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Blood Center is in need of ‘B’ blood types. The current supply of B+ blood is listed as being in low supply and B- blood is listed as a critical need. These blood […]
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Proposed bill would bring significant changes to school boards

February 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
A proposed bill in the Kentucky Senate would bring significant changes to school boards in Kentucky. Senate Bill 170 would make several changes. Among them would be changing the number of board members for school […]
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Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats

February 5, 2024 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension […]
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