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RCPL to host grand opening for new Science In Play 2 Go Exhibit

January 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Science In Play 2 Go exhibit at the Russell County Public Library is hosting its grand opening this weekend. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke more about the grand opening for the new exhibit. To […]
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Former Somerset Police Captain pleads guilty to theft, misconduct charges

January 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
A former Somerset Police Captain entered a guilty plea last week on 22 charges, which include theft and misconduct. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, former Somerset Police Captain Michael Correll pleaded guilty to […]
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16 local students named to President’s List at WKU

January 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
16 local students were named to the President’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students named to the President’s List were: Abby Loy Samuel Leveridge Emily Antle Rachel Webb […]
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School board approves 24-25 calendar

January 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar at its board meeting this week. Looking ahead to next school year, the first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 21. […]
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Community Blood Drive is today

January 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 gift […]
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Progress reportedly being made on Clinton County water issue

January 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
Yesterday on local news, we brought you a story about some ongoing water issues in neighboring Clinton County. While many residents are still facing problems, it is reported that progress is being made on the […]
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Firefighters called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia

January 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
Firefighters in neighboring Adair County were called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called out just after 2:00 to what is being reported as a small fire in a light fixture […]
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Obituaries

Jerry Hadley, age 63, of Russell Springs

January 25, 2024 Sean Hammond
Jerry Hadley, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, at Russell County Hospital.Jerry was born in Campbellsville, KY on August 2, 1960, a son of the late Effie Faye (Loy) and Elva Lee […]
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Ruth Joan Hopkins, age 87, of Russell Springs

January 24, 2024 WJRS Staff
Ruth Joan Hopkins, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center of Somerset.  She was 87 years of age. Ms. Ruth was born September 23, 1936, in the […]
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Lakers fall at home to Green County

January 24, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team dropped a close one to Green County at home last night, falling by a score of 63-58. The Lakers are now 9-8 on the season and will go on […]
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