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Charles Richard Chrisman, age 87, of Taylorsville

November 7, 2024 Sean Hammond

Charles Richard Chrisman, of Taylorsville, passed from this life on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was 87 years of age. Charles was born in Russell County on Friday, December 11, […]

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Parade today for Laker Football team

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

A parade is being held today for the Laker Football team as they prepare to take on Corbin in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs tomorrow. The parade will begin at 6 […]

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Voter turnout locally just over 62 percent

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

Voter turnout for this year’s general election in Russell County came in at just over 62 percent according to election officials. Voter turnout was at 62.3 percent, the same turnout as the 2020 general election. […]

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RCMS Basketball hosts Green County this evening

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams will host Green County this evening. Tonight’s matchup between the Lakers and Dragons is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m.

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Stearns named to Cross Country Champions of Character Team

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

Lindsey Wilson student-athlete Justin Stearns has been named to the 2023 Mid-South Conference men’s cross-country Champions of Character Team, officials announced on Tuesday. Stearns, of Jamestown, Kentucky, earns the accolade for the second in his […]

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Russell Springs planning for annual Christmas parade, opening of Lights at the Park

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning for the annual Christmas parade on Main Street. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas stopped by WJRS this week to talk about the annual parade and the interest it […]

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Several area cities/counties vote to allow sale of medical cannabis

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

With all precincts reporting, unofficial results show that Metcalfe, Monroe and Taylor Counties have all voted to allow the sale of medical cannabis. The question about the sale of medical cannabis was also on the […]

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Clinton County rejects alcohol sales

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The wet/dry issue was on the ballot in Clinton County, with voters choosing to reject alcohol sales in Clinton County. The ballot question asked voters if they were in favor of alcoholic beverage sales in […]

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Commodity distribution is today

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

The monthly commodity distribution partnership between Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place today. Commodities will be distributed at the fairgrounds beginning at 9 a.m. today until all commodities […]

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Otega Oweh taking advantage of available opportunities

November 7, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Otega Oweh scored 13 of UK’s first 19 points combined in the first two exhibition games and coach Mark Pope said the Oklahoma State transfer has merely “taken opportunities available” to him […]

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