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Russell Springs Council holds first reading of special purpose vehicle ordinance

October 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council could soon adopt an ordinance like the one passed by the fiscal court, allowing special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. The council held the first reading of an […]
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Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

October 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar is planning to seek a 5th term as county jailer. Dunbar, who has served as Russell County Jailer for 15 years, was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently […]
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Upcoming road closure at Wolf Creek Dam

October 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
Both lanes on U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on Friday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road closure is due to the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates […]
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Georgia Tech transfer Tonie Morgan came to UK to learn how to be a true point guard

October 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Georgia Tech transfer Tonie Morgan is projected as the ninth pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and came to Kentucky knowing that coach Kenny Brooks has a knack for developing point guards […]
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Boil Water Advisory lifted for multiple areas around Eli, Salem, Ono

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
This boil water advisory has been lifted. A boil water advisory remains in effect for several areas around the Eli, Salem, and Ono communities. Russell Springs Utilities said the boil water advisory includes Highway 910 […]
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Russell Springs Police investigating reported theft at Dollar General

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department is investigating a reported theft at the Dollar General store on Apache Avenue. Russell Springs Police say the theft occurred this afternoon, but it’s suspected that the person of interest […]
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Louisville man arrested my JPD on multiple charges

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Louisville man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple charges by the Jamestown Police Department. 49-year-old James Carter was arrested and charged with escape – 2nd degree, tampering with a prisoner monitoring device, possession of […]
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Lady Laker Soccer falls in close one to Warren East in region tournament

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
Last night’s girls soccer region tournament matchup between Russell County and Warren East came down to a penalty kick shootout, with the Lady Raiders winning the shootout 2-1 to secure a 4-3 victory over the […]
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Library holds groundbreaking for The Green at RCPL

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Library hosted a groundbreaking yesterday for a significant expansion project. The project is known as The Green at RCPL and the Bank of Jamestown Pavilion. The expansion includes 5 acres and consists of […]
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Laker Soccer plays South Warren in region semifinals tonight

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team will take on South Warren in the semifinals of the 4th Region Tournament tonight. The Lakers defeated Warren East 5-1 Sunday night, while South Warren defeated Franklin-Simpson 7-2 to advance in […]
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