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Month: April 2024

Obituaries

Larry Dale Robertson, age 63, of Russell Springs

April 25, 2024 Sean Hammond
Larry Dale Robertson, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Somerset.  He was 63 years of age. Born July 16, 1960, in Russell Springs, he was a […]
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Lakers combine for no-hitter in win over Cumberland County

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win at home against Cumberland County last night by a score of 11-1, as two senior pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the district rival. Lincoln Helm […]
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Smith talks warm reception to new position, transition to administrative role

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
Continuing our discussion with new Jamestown Elementary School Principal Zach Smith, WJRS News asked Smith about his emotions as he steps into his first principal job and what the reception has been like since being […]
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Lady Laker Softball hosts Cumberland County tonight

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will host district rival Cumberland County this evening. First pitch for this evening’s game between the Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers is scheduled for 5:30 at the Kay […]
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RCMS council to interview principal candidates today

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School decision-making council is set to interview candidates for the school’s open principal position at a meeting today. The council is set to meet at 5:30 this evening, and the council […]
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Russell County FFA competes at UK Field Day

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County FFA team competed at Field Day at the University of Kentucky recently. The Dairy evaluation team, consisting of Emery Roy, Abby Fox, Lilly Williams, and Jalyn Meece ended up eighth place overall. […]
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Movie night in Jamestown coming up tomorrow

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
Jamestown will be kicking off Movie Nights at Beck Park tomorrow. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News about the opening movie night. Movie Night at Beck Park is free and open to the public.
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RCDC Litter Patrol reportedly discovers meth lab, turned over to KSP

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Detention Center Litter Patrol reportedly discovered a meth lab while out picking up litter earlier this week. According to Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar, the litter patrol group discovered the meth lab […]
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Lindsey Wilson to hold three commencement ceremonies for school’s largest graduating class

April 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
Lindsey Wilson College will cap off its largest class in the school’s history with three commencement ceremonies this weekend. Lindsey Wilson’s graduating class this year includes 588 total degrees being conferred. Combined with the 642 […]
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Obituaries

Debra Lynn Tucker, age 64, Formerly of Jamestown

April 24, 2024 Sean Hammond
Debra Lynn (ex-Hopper, ex-Mahan) Tucker, 64, originally from Jamestown, KY, passed from this life Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Born August 19, 1959, in Russell County, she eventually moved […]
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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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  • Community Conversation 9-16

    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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