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Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County
On Tuesday the Laker Bowling Team took on the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers came away with a victory winning the match 6 games to 3. High scores for […]
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Kenny Brooks praises Georgia Amoore as “consummate point guard”
By Larry Vaught Coach Kenny Brooks knew All-American point guard Georgia Amoore had not shot the ball well early but he also was not overly concerned. “I think for her trying to get everybody else […]
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Edmonton man dies in collision with deer in Taylor County
An Edmonton man died as the result of a collision with a deer on Highway 70 this morning in the Mannsville community of Taylor County. According to Kentucky State Police, the collision occurred just before […]
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Russell County unemployment up more than 1 percent
Russell County’s unemployment rate rose by more than one percent last month, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in the month of October came in at 6 percent, […]
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Two more arrests made in Esto burglary case
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of two more individuals in connection with a recent home burglary in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office said two individuals, identified as Brandon Crawhorn and Felisha […]
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Russell Springs adding new welcome sign, improving others
Those traveling on Highway 127 will soon see a new “Welcome to Russell Springs” sign, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas says it’s part of an effort to improve the city’s signage. The new […]
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School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses
Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week, discussing the costs associated with transportation. Wolford said one of the biggest expenses is fuel for the school buses. Wolford […]
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Jamestown City Council meets this evening
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public, and we’ll have details from the […]
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Mark Pope praises assistant Jason Hart
By Larry Vaught Several national college basketball analysts felt Mark Pope hit a home run when he put Jason Hart on his staff because of his high school, college and NBA connections. Pope said Hart, […]
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Fatal collision in Somerset leaves one dead
A collision early this morning in Pulaski County resulted in a Somerset man dying. Reports are 71-year-old Danny Clay Jasper of Somerset was operating a pickup truck on Highway 27 just before 6:30 local time […]