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Hospital board to meet this evening
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public.
Month: February 2026
WJRS News
Jamestown City Hall accepting orders for veteran banners
Veteran banners will soon be displayed around Jamestown. The banners placed around the city recognize the local residents who served in the nation’s armed forces. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said anyone interested in purchasing a […]
Local Sports
UK gymnasts gave up on other sports to focus on gymnastics
by LARRY VAUGHT Becoming a successful Southeastern Conference gymnast starts at an early age and normally requires athletes to focus on only one sport. Kentucky gymnasts Cecily Rizo and Gaby Van Frayen both tried other […]
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Carnes receives Safety Professional of the Year award
From Branscum Construction Russell Springs, Kentucky — Anthony Carnes, Director of Safety for Branscum Construction Company, Inc., has been honored as the Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC […]
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Lake Cumberland District Health Department warning of possible scam calls
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is warning of a possible new scam targeting residents in the area. The health department said they’ve received reports of someone calling individuals in the area claiming to be […]
Obituaries
Mark William Burton, age 53, of Russell Springs
Mark William Burton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 53 years of age. Mark was born in Somerset, on September 15, 1972, […]
Local Sports
Lady Lakers defeat Clinton, Lakers fall to Metcalfe in district tournament
The Lady Laker Basketball team advanced in the 16th District Tournament with a 49-37 win over Clinton County yesterday. The Lady Lakers were led by a strong performance from senior Aniyah Coffey, who scored 24 […]
Local Sports
Boreing captures youth state wrestling championship
Seven Russell County youth wrestlers competed this weekend in Louisville in the KFWC Youth State Championships, and Russell County’s Liam Boreing brought home a state championship to Russell County. Boreing earned the state championship in […]
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Russell Springs man flown to UK hospital after accident on Lakeway Drive
A Russell Springs man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital after an accident on Lakeway Drive Saturday morning. Russell Springs Police say it happened a little after 11 a.m. Saturday. They say 72-year-old […]
Local Sports
RCMS 6th grade volleyball team wins conference championship
The Russell County Middle School 6th grade volleyball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday. The Lady Lakers won the conference tournament on Saturday in Hart County to go along […]