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RCMS Basketball sweeps Clinton County

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Clinton County at home last night. 6th grade won 24-14. 7th grade won 38-23. 8th grade won 46-23. All three teams are now 2-0 to start the […]

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Bryant receives KY Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag Literacy Award

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary teacher Jalena Bryant has been awarded the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau’s, “Excellence in Ag Literacy Award.” This award is designed to recognize and reward teachers who excel in their efforts to incorporate […]

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Laker Band’s community performance is this evening

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band’s community performance will take place this evening. Admission to tonight’s performance at Finley Field is free. The band will be holding its annual soup fundraiser at the event for $5. […]

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NJROTC students say organization provides opportunities and preparation for the future

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Continuing our look at the Russell County Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp program, students in the program recently spoke to WJRS News about how NJROTC is preparing them for the future. For Alexis Chandler, […]

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Russell Springs City Hall closing at noon today

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closing at noon today. Officials at City Hall say the closure is to allow the system to shut down for a credit card upgrade. City Hall plans to return […]

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Candidates can begin filing paperwork to run for office tomorrow

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Candidates planning to run for office next year can begin officially filing for office tomorrow. In the May primary, offices such as Russell County Judge-Executive, Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroner, Jailer, County Attorney, PVA, Magistrates, Constables, […]

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Former Kentucky QBs have helped Cutter Boley

November 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT One of few bright spots for the Kentucky football team this year has been the development of quarterback Cutter Boley. The redshirt freshman went from backup to start the season to starter […]

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Kendell Hoover, age 74, of Russell Springs

November 3, 2025 Sean Hammond

Kendell Hoover, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 02, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. He was 74 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. Born on June […]

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RCMS Basketball hosts Clinton County tonight

November 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School basketball teams will host Clinton County tonight. The 6th grade game gets underway at 5 p.m. at Russell County Middle School.

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Coffey competes at state cross country meet

November 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School freshman Will Coffey competed in the state cross country meet over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Coffey finished 122nd overall at the meet with a time of […]

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