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School board to meet this morning

October 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will consider a couple change orders for the ongoing project at the old area technology center. The two proposals are for extra work the district hoped to be able […]
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Kentucky freshman guards focused on improving in lead up to season

October 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky’s three freshmen guards — Travis Perry, Trent Noah and Collin Chandler — are not the most talked about players on coach Mark Pope’s first team even with Perry and Noah being […]
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Erthel Leon Popplewell, age 83, of Russell Springs

October 1, 2024 Sean Hammond
Erthel Leon Popplewell passed from this life on Monday, September 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was 83 years old. Born in Russell Springs, Ky. on March 3, 1941. Erthel Popplewell […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball sweeps Metcalfe ; Lady Laker Soccer wins close one at Danville

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up a clean sweep over Metcalfe County on Senior Night last night. The Varsity Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Hornets 3 sets to 0 , while the JV team […]
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School board to meet in special session tomorrow

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning to consider two change orders on the old area technology center project. Superintendent Michael Ford said the two orders are for extra […]
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Two-vehicle wreck sends three to area hospitals

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
A two-vehicle wreck that occurred Saturday afternoon sent three individuals to area hospitals. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred just after 12:45 Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 127 and Apache Avenue. […]
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Three weeks remain to request absentee ballot

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Only three weeks remain to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 22. Voters can request a ballot online by clicking here. […]
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Outdoor burn ban goes into effect today

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky’s outdoor burning ban goes into effect today.  The state’s outdoor burn ban runs from October 1 to December 15. The law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time, […]
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Clinton County Fiscal Court denies extra funding for sheriff’s office again

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Around two months ago, we reported on WJRS News about controversy brewing in neighboring Clinton County about the county’s fiscal court opting not to renew extra funding that had been provided for the Clinton County […]
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Mark Stoops celebrates tough, gritty win against Ole Miss

October 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Before UK pulled off its highest ranked road win by beating No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17 last week, SEC Nation co-host Paul Finebaum offered a brutally honest assessment of UK’s season. “Kentucky, […]
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