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Robert Carl Aldaco Perez, age 81, of Russell Springs

May 31, 2024 WJRS Staff

Robert Carl Aldaco Perez, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 81 years of age. Born in Brownsville, Texas, on March 1, 1943, […]

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Bethlehem junior Leah Macy will make her first international trip with USA Basketball next month

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Leah Macy dreamed of being a McDonald’s All-American and a five-star recruit growing up. The Bethlehem junior never really thought about playing for USA Basketball. “I think that (USA Basketball) became a […]

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High school coach says Harlan County’s Trent Noah more than a shooter

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky signee Trent Noah of Harlan County continues to be praised for his prolific scoring and shooting but Kyle Jones, his high school coach, says his star player is more than just […]

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Fiscal court holds first reading to prohibit medical cannabis operations within county

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session yesterday morning, with the court holding the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis operations within the county. With it being the first […]

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Mayor casts tie-breaking vote on zoning changes at special-called meeting

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council passed three zoning changes at yesterday’s special-called meeting, with Mayor Eddie Thomas casting the deciding vote in two of the three. The council approved a zoning change for a property […]

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NWS confirms 5 tornadoes in Clinton, Cumberland counties

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service out of Louisville has confirmed five tornadoes touched down in Clinton and Cumberland counties this past weekend. A survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado with a […]

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Russell County Jaycees Fair gets underway tonight

May 31, 2024 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Fair officially gets underway tonight. Tonight’s events include the beef show at 6 and horse show at 7. Gate admission for tonight is $5. Carnival rides will not be available […]

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Unsuccessful Candidate Files Lawsuit, Asks For Recount

May 30, 2024 WJRS Staff

An apparent unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney in last week’s Republican primary has filed a lawsuit in Russell Circuit Court alleging that election fraud and ballot tampering may have occurred during the voting and is […]

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won two Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and seems to be peaking at the right time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris

May 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Former UK track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showed at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix that she was Olympic ready for a dominating win in the 200-meter dash in 22.0 seconds, the second-fastest […]

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ESPN recruiting director Paul Biancardi knows NIL changes the way Mark Pope will recruit at Kentucky

May 30, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught ESPN recruiting director/basketball analyst Paul Biancardi likes what he’s seen from new Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s recruiting strategy. “Every coach recruits to their personal liking. Not every coach goes after one-and-done players. […]

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