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Month: April 2024

Obituaries

Mark Anthony Deel, age 43, of Russell Springs

April 12, 2024 Sean Hammond
Mark Anthony Deel, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 43 years of age. Mark was born July 20, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son […]
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Laker Baseball scheduled to host Southwestern tonight ; Lady Lakers could play in 2A Sectional Championship

April 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams are scheduled to be in action tonight. The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Southwestern at David Rexroat Field with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 this […]
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Two arrested for receiving stolen property

April 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two Jamestown men were arrested yesterday evening and charged with receiving stolen property. According to reports, 49-year-old Tony S. Scales and 26-year-old Kolby Scott Conner were both arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and […]
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Deadline to apply for free smoke alarm is nearing

April 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
The deadline to apply for a program offering free smoke alarms is drawing near. Local emergency services and the American Red Cross are partnering to offer free smoke alarm to Russell County residents. WJRS News […]
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Russell Springs planning to place order for veteran banners soon

April 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
It is almost time for the City of Russell Springs to place the veteran banners along Main Street, and city officials say anyone who wishes to recognize a veteran with a banner need to place […]
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Human skull found in Wayne County

April 12, 2024 Zac Oakes
A human skull was reportedly found in Wayne County on Wednesday. According to reports, a local constable discovered what appeared to be a human skull in some tall weeds near Stokes Street in Monticello. As […]
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After another delay, Lady Lakers to compete for 2A section championship tonight

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is scheduled to play in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 championship this evening. The Lakers are scheduled to take on the host LaRue County Lady Hawks at 5:30 […]
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Laker Baseball scheduled to host Clinton County this evening

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team is scheduled to host Clinton County this evening. Today’s game between the Lakers and Bulldogs is scheduled to get underway at 5:30 this evening. This evening’s game is our Stephen’s Pipe […]
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Digital kiosks implemented across county

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
This week on local news, we reported a story about digital touch-screen kiosks being installed at different sites across the county. According to Tourism Director Danielle Wilson, the kiosks were installed yesterday. Wilson said these […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. Mayor Eddie Thomas is expected to give his annual state of the city address at the meeting, and the council is expected […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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