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Library will be closed tomorrow due to scheduled utility outage

December 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Public Library will be closed tomorrow, December 18, due to a scheduled utility outage related to construction at The Green. This outage will have brief impacts at the Dollar General Market next […]
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Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

December 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Josh Branscum has officially filed paperwork to seek another term as State Representative for Kentucky’s 83rd House District. Branscum represents Russell County, Clinton County, and the western portion of Pulaski County in the […]
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Jeff Piecoro hopes Will Stein will do all he can to retain two current UK players

December 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky football player Jeff Piecoro believes there are two players that new UK football coach Will Stein has to do all he can to keep on the roster to help lead […]
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Rastie O’Neil Andrew, 73, of Jamestown

December 16, 2025 Sean Hammond
Rastie O’Neil Andrew, 73, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, December 15th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Rastie was born in Jamestown, Ky on January 15, 1952, a son of the late Bessie (Coffey) […]
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Russell County takes on Metcalfe County in district doubleheader tonight

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be on the road tonight, taking on Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Hornets is set for 6 […]
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School board approves purchase of new buses

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of 3 new buses at its meeting last night. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the buses will be air-conditioned and have stop-arm […]
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Scholl files to run for Constable in District 1; Kazsuk to seek another term on school board

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
Keith Scholl has filed to run for Constable in District 1. As it stands, Scholl is the only candidate who has filed to run for constable in the 1st District. Richard “Dick” Kazsuk filed paperwork […]
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Groundbreaking for new judicial center in Clinton County set to take place today

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new judicial center in neighboring Clinton County is scheduled to take place today. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the construction site at 302 N. Cross St. […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department expected to have new truck in 8-10 months

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department is expected to have its new truck in 8-1o months. That’s according to Fire Chief, Bobby Johnson, who provided city officials with an update on the truck at last week’s […]
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Chamber of Commerce to hold its last meeting of 2025 today

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its final meeting of the year today. The chamber will hold its monthly luncheon at noon today at Reel Java in Jamestown. Those attending today’s meeting are […]
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