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RCHS Site-Based Decision Making Council Meets Wednesday Afternoon

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council is scheduled to meet this afternoon. The council will meet at 3:30 in the library conference room at Russell County High School. Among the items on […]

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Solar Farm Truck Traffic Draws Complaints from Sano, Mt. Olive Residents

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

Residents of the Sano and Mt. Olive communities are raising concerns about what they describe as dangerous driving by dump trucks and other large vehicles traveling to and from the Mt. Olive Creek Solar construction […]

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Russell County Transfer Station Handles Up to 600 Tons Weekly

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Transfer Station and Recycling Center continues to stay busy, handling hundreds of tons of trash and unwanted materials each week. Ronald Johnson, who oversees the facility’s day-to-day operations, told WJRS News the […]

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RCMS Softball Advances to 16th District Championship

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers advanced to the 16th District softball championship with a dramatic 7–6 victory over Metcalfe County Monday night. Russell County fell behind 6–0 in the first inning but battled […]

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GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Lakers Continue Dominant Season With 8–0 Win

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Laker soccer team remains undefeated following a dominant performance Monday evening. The varsity Lady Lakers shut out Wayne County 8–0, improving their season record to 10–0. Russell County’s defense has allowed […]

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BOYS SOCCER: Lakers Shut Out Falcons on Senior Night

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County High School boys soccer team honored their seniors during Monday’s game vs. Monroe County. This year’s seniors are Gio Gomez, Xavi Medrano, Andre Perez, and Xavion Russell. The seniors found victory on the […]

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Wednesday Designated as “Josh Phipps Day of Remembrance and Honor”

September 15, 2026 WJRS Staff

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, marks two years since Russell County Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed in the line of duty. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum has proclaimed Wednesday as the “Josh Phipps […]

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Laker Golf Claims Runner-Up Honors at Conference Championship

September 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker golf team earned a runner-up finish in the conference championship Monday evening. Senior Gabe Browning led the Lakers with a round of 37, finishing as the individual conference runner-up. Grant Wilson shot a […]

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Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

September 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved proposed tax rates for three local taxing districts during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The court accepted rates for Russell County EMS, the Russell County Public Library and […]

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Robert L. Keith, 91, of Russell Springs

September 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Robert L. Keith, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, September 13th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown, KY. Robert was born in Columbia, KY on August 5, 1935, a son of the late Pearlie […]

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