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Free toy giveaway happening at fairgrounds Monday

December 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Families in Russell County are eligible to participate in a free toy giveaway happening Monday at the fairgrounds. The giveaway will take place beginning at 8 a.m. and will last until 10:30 or until all […]
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Obituaries

Earlon Ray Stephens, age 85, of Virginia Beach, Virginia

December 19, 2024 Sean Hammond
Earlon Ray Stephens, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home. He was 85 years of age. Born September 27, 1939, in Somerset, he was a son of the late […]
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School board approves next year’s school calendar

December 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
We’re almost halfway through the current school year, but the Russell County Board of Education is already thinking about next school year. The board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at this week’s meeting. The full […]
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Russell Springs police responded to more than 325 calls last month

December 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police responded to more than 325 calls for service last month. The department released its November activity report, with 328 calls for service and 31 arrests made last month. That includes two DUI […]
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Chamber partnering with food pantry for event tomorrow

December 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with God’s Food Pantry to provide food for those in need at Christmas. Chamber President Brittany Stephens gave WJRS News details of how the Chamber is involved. […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

December 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We will have more from […]
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Avert O’Neal Wade, age 78, of Russell Springs

December 18, 2024 Sean Hammond
Avert O’Neal Wade, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at VA Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 78 years of age. Bro. O’Neal was a retired LTC of the United States Army, […]
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RCMS Lakers sweep McCreary Central

December 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept McCreary Central Tuesday night. Here’s a breakdown of the results and scoring from Tuesday night’s games. 8th Grade RCMS – 35 McCreary Co. – 29 Myles Davis […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up big district wins

December 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up big district wins in a home doubleheader over Metcalfe County last night. The Lady Lakers came out on top in the first game by […]
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8 indicted by grand jury

December 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell County grand jury handed up indictments against 8 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: D’Nea G. Stephens, age 35 of Russell Springs, charged with driving under the influence 4th or more offense […]
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