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RCMS Baseball wins at Monroe
The middle school Laker Baseball team won 16-1 at Monroe County yesterday. Asher Bennett led the Lakers with 2 hits and 4 runs batted in. The middle school Lakers play at Garrard County this evening.
Month: April 2026
WJRS News
Jamestown Marketplace set to return in new location
The Jamestown Marketplace is set to make its return. This year, the marketplace will have a new location. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton shared the details with WJRS News. For more information or to sign up […]
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Hospital board to meet this afternoon
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet this afternoon. The board will meet at 4:00 in the conference room at the hospital. The meeting is open to the public.
Local Sports
College basketball analytics guru Evan Miyakawa thinks Washington transfer Zoom Diallo can be a “great scorer, great playmaker” for Kentucky
by LARRY VAUGHT College basketball analytics guru Evan Miyakawa (EvanMiya.com and host of The EvanMiya College Basketball Show, liked Kentucky’s addition of guard Zoom Diallo from Washington. “He’s clearly a top 20 guy in the […]
Obituaries
Carol M. Sizemore, age 65, of Jamestown
Carol M. Sizemore, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Russell County Hospital. Carol was born in Jamestown, KY on April 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum. […]
Obituaries
Edwin L. Kean, age 67, of Middleburg
Edwin L. Kean, 67, of Middleburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Edwin was born in Louisville, KY on October 14, 1958, a son of the late Linda […]
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Laker Baseball on the road at Green County this evening
The Laker Baseball team fell to Bowling Green Friday night by a score of 15-2. Tanner Stringer, Jace Scaggs, Alden Brumley, and Parker Brumley recorded hits for the Lakers. The Lakers on the road at […]
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Lady Laker Softball defeats Monroe County, hosts Green County this evening
The Lady Laker Softball team defeated Monroe County Friday night by a score of 10-2. It was a big night for Addy Abrell with 3 hits and 6 RBI in the win, including a home […]
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Over $111,000 raised for Kevin’s Kids this weekend
The annual Kevin’s Kids concert was once again a major success, with over $111,000 raised to support Russell County children. It was a full house at Russell Springs First Baptist Church on Saturday night for […]
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RCMS Baseball splits doubleheader with East Jessamine, RCMS Softball defeats LaRue
The RCMS Baseball team split a doubleheader with East Jessamine on Saturday. The Lakers won the first matchup 5-1, and fell in the second one by a score of 4-3. Asher Bennett led the Lakers […]