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Russell Springs man arrested by KSP over the weekend

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend by Kentucky State Police. According to reports, 24-year-old Devin Morris was arrested and charged with criminal mischief – first degree. Morris was arrested by Kentucky State […]
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Russell Springs planning to purchase new dump truck for Public Works Dept.

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council voted to move forward with a plan for the city to purchase a new dump truck for the Public Works Department at a recent meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said it’s […]
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UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope had no idea he was so close to losing top 40 recruit Acaden Lewis to Connecticut. The 6-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, […]
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City installs new sound system on Main Street

November 16, 2024 Zac Oakes
The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade is just two weeks away. In preparation for the annual event, the city installed a new sound system on Main Street to improve the experience for those attending the […]
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School board to meet Monday

November 16, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet on Monday. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The meeting is open to the public.
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RCHS Basketball reserved seat and season passes now available

November 15, 2024 Zac Oakes
FROM RCHS ATHLETICS: If you are a previous basketball reserved seat ticket holder and you want to renew your current blue seat, tickets can be purchased at RCHS during regular school hours beginning Monday, November […]
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Jamestown man found guilty in arson trial

November 15, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was found guilty of charges including arson and criminal mischief this morning. The trial of 65-year-old Nathan McClure of Jamestown on charges of arson – third degree and criminal mischief concluded this […]
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RS City Park is closed as city prepares for Lights at the Park

November 15, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Park is closed, as city workers are preparing for Lights at the Park, which will open up on November 30. Lights at the Park has been a big attraction the last […]
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RCHS Educators Rising receives awards at regional competition

November 15, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Educators Rising Chapter received awards at regional competition yesterday at Murray State University. Russell County’s Anna Gosser brought home first place in the Educators Rising Moment competition, Shelby Curtis finished […]
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County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

November 15, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]
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