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School board to meet this evening
The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. In Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to receive updates on the bus […]
Month: February 2026
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Pair of voting bills making their way through state legislature
Two bills related to voting in Kentucky are making their way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report about the bills and what they mean for Kentucky voters. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]
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Preston reappointed to RCIDA Board
Tom Preston will serve another four-year term on the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board. At last week’s city council meeting, the Jamestown City Council voted unanimously to approve the reappointment of Preston. Preston serves […]
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Somerset man arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a minor
A Somerset man was arrested late last week and charged with sexual abuse of a minor. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 43-year-old Jesse Rivera was arrested and charged with sexual abuse first degree – […]
Local Sports
Will Stein knew plenty about Matt Ponatowski before he got to UK
By LARRY VAUGHT There was no panic for Becky Ponatowski when Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops was fired just a few days before her son, Matt, was scheduled to sign a football scholarship with the […]
Obituaries
David C. Blakey, age 77, of Russell Springs
David C. Blakey, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 77 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. David was born in the Hayes Chapel […]
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Russell Springs Pool Passes now available at City Hall
The summer season is drawing near, and the Russell Springs City Pool is scheduled to open in about 3 months. As summer gets closer, Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city has already had […]
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Circuit Clerk highlights scholarship program and new, free initiative for KY Schools
From Donate Life Kentucky Trust Russell Circuit Clerk, Tony Kerr, is helping spread awareness of organ donation and transplantation by supporting two important Donate Life Kentucky Trust initiatives: student scholarships and the debut of Heart […]
Local Sports
Lakers and Lady Lakers fall to Barren County in final regular season games
The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams fell to Barren County in the final regular season games of the season at home last night. The Lady Lakers fell to Barren County by a score of […]
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Laker Swim & Dive to compete in state finals this weekend
Several members of the Laker Swim & Dive team will compete in the state finals this weekend. The boys compete today, and the girls compete tomorrow. For Russell County: Lyla Root and Abigail Robertson will […]