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Bunchy Stallings hopes transfer portal will bolster UK offensive line

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American offensive lineman Bunchy Stallings still remembers the impact then offensive line coach John Schlarman had on him and others before his passing. “Schlarman still influences me,” said Stallings, “I […]

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Fiscal court to meet Monday

February 8, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the proposed dog ordinance that would implement a $20 fee […]

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Jimmie Ray Varney, 83, of Bowling Green

February 7, 2025 Sean Hammond

Jimmie Ray Varney, 83, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was called to his Heavenly home on Thursday, February 6th at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Jimmie was born September 3, 1941, to the late Garland and Lola […]

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Hollis (Cee) Stephens, 85, of Russell Springs

February 7, 2025 Sean Hammond

Hollis (Cee) Stephens, 85, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, at Russell County Hospital. Hollis was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 29, 1940, a son of the late Retha (Stephens) and […]

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RCHS swimmers competing at state this weekend

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

16 Russell County swimmers will compete in the first round of state competition this weekend. On the girls side: Blair Brumett, Marlei DeVore, Laila Hammond, Haylyn Pierce, Madeline Prater, Tenley Rixon, Alexa Stephens, and Raegann […]

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KSP conducting traffic safety checkpoints

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]

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Russell County takes on Monroe County in district doubleheader tonight

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams will go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. The Lady Falcons won the first matchup against the Lady Lakers by a […]

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Student pickup at RSES causes traffic, safety issues

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

Parents and guardians lining up to pick up students from Russell Springs Elementary School in the afternoon is causing traffic and safety issues along the highway. The issue was brought up at a recent board […]

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Russell County Cheer team preparing to compete at nationals this weekend

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Cheer team will compete at the UCA national competition in Orlando this weekend. Russell County Cheer Coach Teresa Ellis was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to talk about the competition. […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charge last night

February 7, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a drug charge last night. Russell Springs Police arrested 43-year-old Laramy Conover and charged him with possession of a controlled substance and operating a motor vehicle on a […]

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