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Community blood drive is tomorrow
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will be held at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 […]
Year: 2024
Local Sports
Could Reed Sheppard Break UK’s All-Time Records for Steals in First Season?
By LARRY VAUGHT Just when you think nothing else can surprise you about Reed Sheppard, something happens to surprise you. CBS Sports recently released its latest 2024 NBA Mock Draft and Gary Parrish had Sheppard […]
Obituaries
James Robert Price, age 81, of Russell Springs
Mr. James Robert Price, age 81, of Russell Springs, KY returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 19, 2024. Mr. Price was born in Russell County, Kentucky on October 1, 1942, to the late […]
Obituaries
Melissa R. Passmore, age 66, of Russell Springs
Melissa R. Passmore, 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, February 19th, at home. Melissa was born in Russell Springs, KY on July 25, 1957, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Ford) and Walter […]
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Lady Lakers fall in OT to Whitley County, Lakers host Pulaski tonight
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team saw its seven-game winning streak come to an end last night following a hard-fought battle with Whitley County, falling by a score of 51-47 in overtime. The Lady […]
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School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school
Russell County Schools officials say a high school student sent out messages threatening a school shooting, although officials also told WJRS News they believe the messages were not a credible threat. School officials became aware […]
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Jamestown council approves 911 agreement
The Jamestown City Council approved the new interlocal 911 agreement at last week’s city council meeting. The new agreement, which was approved by the council with a unanimous vote, is a five-year agreement in which […]
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County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]
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Bills would create automatic expungement process for certain crimes
A pair of bills filed in the Kentucky Legislature would create an automatic expungement process for people convicted of certain misdemeanor and Class D felonies. The bill would not cover violent crimes, sexual crimes, and […]
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Spring wildfire hazard season is here
The spring wildfire hazard season is here. Spring fire season began last week and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.. There is to be no burning except between the hours […]