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Loy, Davidson recognized for awards

June 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County Schools employees were recognized at the monthly board of education meeting this week. Jamestown Elementary School Counselor Lori Loy was recognized as being the recipient of this year’s Kentucky School Counselor of […]
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South Kentucky RECC announces election results

June 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC recently announced the results of its board of directors election, with one new member joining the board and a current member earning another term. New board member William Allen, Jr. and incumbent […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

June 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and we will have more on the […]
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Kellan Grady excited to meet and play with former UK stars

June 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky believes its LaFamilia roster of Kellan Grady, Marquis Teague, James Young, Willie Cauley-Stein, Doron Lamb, Eric Bledsoe, Andrew Harrison, Daniel Orton, Nate Sestina and Reid Travis has a great chance to win the $1 […]
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David Frost, age 62, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2024 WJRS Staff
David Frost, age 62, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, at Russell County Hospital. David was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 17, 1962, a son of the late Margaret (Kelly) and Robert  […]
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Samuel Dickenson, age 89, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2024 WJRS Staff
Samuel Dickenson, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, June 17 2024 at Stanford Rehab Center. He was born on Friday, June 14 1935, in Dunnville, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]
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Cynthia Pabey, age 65, of Russell Springs

June 19, 2024 WJRS Staff
Cynthia L. Pabey, age 65, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, at Russell County Hospital. Cynthia was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 12, 1959, a daughter of the late Judith Marie (Rigsby) […]
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No new steps taken in election fraud case filed by Whittenburg

June 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The unsuccessful candidate for Commonwealth Attorney who filed a lawsuit alleging election fraud and ballot tampering has taken no steps to move forward on the case, according to Court records.     Lee Whittenburg, a Monticello […]
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School board takes steps toward prohibiting medical cannabis in schools

June 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education took a step toward prohibiting medical cannabis use within the schools at this week’s board meeting. The district’s Director of Pupil Personnel, Cindy Damron, spoke to the board and […]
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God’s Food Pantry breaks ground on new facility

June 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
God’s Food Pantry of Russell County took the first step toward a major expansion this week with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the organization’s new facility on Brian Walters Drive. According to representatives […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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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 Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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