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Lady Laker Softball takes on Clinton County today

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will be on the road today, taking on Clinton County. The Lady Lakers enter at 9-8 with a 1-1 mark in district play. The Lady Bulldogs enter at […]
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Russell Springs Police release March activity report

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of March. Last month, Russell Springs Police made 29 total arrests, including 2 alcohol DUI arrests and 2 drug DUI arrests. That […]
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Work on 127 between Russell and Clinton counties progressing

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Work on Highway 127 between Russell and Clinton counties is progressing well, according to transportation cabinet officials. Amber Hale, spokesperson for the Transportation Cabinet District 8 office in Somerset, was on All Things Russell on […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting […]
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Science in Play 2 Go exhibit at RCPL is in final days

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Only a few days remain where the Science in Play 2 Go Exhibit will be at the Russell County Public Library. The popular exhibit has drawn many visitors over the last couple months, but the […]
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State legislative session has come to an end

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The state legislative session came to an end this week. Keith West has a look at a couple key pieces of legislation from the session. Stay tuned to WJRS News as we further review this […]
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Obituaries

Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, age 84, of Russell Springs

April 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
Ms. Rosie Jane Zimmerman DeHart, of Russell Springs, widow of the late Hollis DeHart, beloved mother and grandmother, retired teacher and counselor, passed from this life Monday, April 15, 2024, at the home of her […]
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Larry Ray Hopper, age 68, of Dunnville

April 17, 2024 Sean Hammond
Larry Ray Hopper, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 68 years of age. Born October 13, 1955, in Somerset, he was a son […]
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Jamestown Elementary, RCMS expected to have new principals soon

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
While the school year is heading into its final weeks, school officials have been working toward hiring new principals at two of the schools in the district. After former Jamestown Elementary Principal Diane Blankenship retired […]
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Laker Baseball shuts out district rival Metcalfe

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win at home last night, defeating rival Metcalfe County by a score of 10-0 in 5 innings. The Lakers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in […]
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