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Russell Springs planning to bid out major water project next month

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to solicit bids for a major water project as early as next month. Mayor Eddie Thomas provided WJRS News with more details on the project, and where the […]

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RCMS Wrestling hosts 8th grade night tonight

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Wrestling team will hold its 8th grade night ceremony tonight. The Lakers will host McCreary County for a dual this evening at the middle school. The 8th grade ceremony gets […]

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Several local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: McKenzie Trautman Breanna Trautman Shelly Murrell Ashley Blumenfeld Amy McElroy Elly […]

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Laker Swim Senior Night is tonight

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team will hold its senior night tonight. The Lakers will host North Laurel, Rockcastle County, and Corbin for a meet at the Russell County ANC. The meet gets underway at 6:00 this […]

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Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Sarah Michelle Burton, who won Ms. Russell County Fair this past summer, brought home the crown this past weekend and was named Ms. Kentucky County Fair. Burton received first place among more than 50 contestants […]

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Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

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Safety Ty Bryant not only led UK in tackles and interceptions last season but he also earned academic honors for the second straight year

January 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Junior safety Ty Bryant was one of four Kentucky football players named to the Division I Academic All-District team by the College Sports Communicators. It was his second straight year to make […]

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County receives good news on COPS grant

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

The county recently received some good news about the COPS grant that will provide funds to employ a security officer at Russell County Hospital. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said at this morning’s fiscal court meeting […]

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Rex Allen Eastham, age 74, of Russell Springs

January 12, 2026 Sean Hammond

Rex Allen Eastham, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 74 years of age. Born July 31, 1951, in Russell County, he was […]

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Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional; host Wayne County tonight

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers finished as runner-up in the 2A sectional over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Lincoln County 59-57 on Friday night. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 18 points. Aniyah Coffey […]

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