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Commodity distribution is today

March 7, 2024 Zac Oakes
Commodities will be distributed in Russell County today. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County […]
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Bill aiming for improvements in maternal healthcare

March 7, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill aimed at improving maternal healthcare in Kentucky’s making its way through the state legislature. Keith West has more on what improvements mothers would see in healthcare through this bill. Stay tuned to WJRS […]
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Gosser named 3rd team All-Region

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Mayes Gosser was named 3rd team All-Region yesterday. The All-Region teams are voted on by the coaches of the 4th Region. In his junior season, Gosser led the Russell County Lakers in scoring […]
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RCHS Principal says Walters is very deserving of CU teaching award

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
Wrapping up our look at Russell County teachers who received this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards, today we spoke with Russell County High School Principal Shanna Tarter. Tarter said Russell County High School’s […]
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Rexroat looking forward to upcoming baseball season

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
With baseball season coming up soon, we recently sat down with Russell County Laker Baseball Coach David Rexroat to talk about the upcoming season. Rexroat said he’s looking forward to this season as the team […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges Monday night. According to reports, 36-year-old Nicholas W. Flatt was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine and […]
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South Kentucky RECC warning of scam calls

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC is warning its customers about scam calls that have taken place over the last couple days. The regional electric cooperative sent out a notice on its Facebook page earlier this week, warning […]
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Statewide tornado drill taking place this morning

March 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
A statewide tornado drill will be taking place this morning. Those in Russell County will hear the tornado sirens sound at the time of the drill, which is scheduled for 9:07 this morning. The Emergency […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer falls in season opener to Northern

March 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team fell in its season opener against Northern Middle School last night by a score of 2-0. Russell County goalkeeper Misha Gregory finished the game with 7 […]
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RCMS Volleyball has strong showing at LWC tournaments

March 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams had strong showings in weekend tournament action at Lindsey Wilson College. The 6th grade and 7th grade teams finished as champions, with each team finishing 3-0 in the […]
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