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Two people sent to hospital following wreck near Five Star

November 20, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two people were sent to the hospital following a wreck near Five Star at the intersection of Highway 127 and Voils Road yesterday. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred just before 5:00 yesterday evening. […]
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Jamestown Council to meet this evening

November 20, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will meet at 6:00 this evening. The meeting will take place at City Hall and is open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.
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Community blood drive takes place today

November 20, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County community blood drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Every donor will receive a limited-edition long-sleeve […]
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School district seeking input on 26-27 school calendar

November 20, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County School District is seeking input on the 2026-2027 school calendar. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News a survey will be going out to parents and school staff in the coming days about […]
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Lee Anne Pope is an enthusiastic support of her husband, Mark Pope, and his Kentucky basketball team

November 20, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Cameron Mills remembers having a conversation with Lee Anne Pope last season asking her how UK coach Mark Pope, her husband and Mills’ former teammate at UK, was doing after a Kentucky […]
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Laker Swim has strong start to season

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Swim team got its 25-26 season underway with a strong start this past weekend. The Lakers hosted the Fall Preview meet with Russell County coming out on top in the boys and girls […]
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RCMS Lakers sweep Hart County

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept Hart County on the road last night. The 6th grade team won 32-26. The 7th grade team picked up a 41-24 victory. The 8th grade team […]
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SEED Academy expected to be finished early next year

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education heard an update from Superintendent Michael Ford at this week’s board meeting about the SEED Academy. The regional agritech training center will feature 19,147 square feet of space, including labs, […]
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Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
Judge Scarlett B. Latham of the 40th Judicial District, which covers Russell, Clinton, and Wayne counties, has filed paperwork to seek reelection next year. Latham was first elected as District Judge in 2010 and will […]
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South KY RECC warning of holiday utility scams

November 19, 2025 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC is warning area residents about ongoing holiday utility scams. The local electric cooperative says scammers are particularly active during the holiday season and target co-op members with fake utility bill threats. South […]
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