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RCEMS Director Charles Shepherd Plans January Retirement

October 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd has notified the EMS Board of his intent to retire in January. Board chairman Jeremy Coffey confirmed Shepherd’s pending retirement to WJRS NEWS. The EMS Board held its regular […]

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Lady Lakers Shutout Monroe to Claim District Championship

October 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers soccer team shut out Monroe County, eight to nothing, last night in Albany to win the 16th District Championship! Addison Coffey led the scoring with six goals. Kambyr Bradshaw and […]

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Laker Boys Soccer Wins District Championship

October 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team captured the 16th District championship Tuesday with an eight-to-zero victory over Monroe County. The top-seeded Lakers traveled to Clinton County for the championship match and scored four goals […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball Senior Night (photos)

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Click on the link for photos from “Senior Night” for Lady Lakers Volleyball held Monday night, October 12, 2026 at Laker gym. Photos by Rylan Long, RCHS. For copies, contact Rylan: Instagram @motionbyrylan OR rylanjlong@hotmail.com […]

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Laker Boys Golf Program Celebrates Season, Presents Awards

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lakers golf program recognized players and celebrated the season during its annual awards banquet. Gabe Browning led the high school team with an eighteen-hole scoring average of seventy-eight-point-three-four. Browning finished third in […]

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Norma Lorriene Foley, 92, of Greenfield, IN

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Norma Lorriene (Green) Foley, age 92, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 10, 1934, to William H. and Bertha […]

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Sheriff’s September Report Highlights Deputies’ DUI Enforcement Efforts

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston presented his department’s September activity report during Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. In his report, Sheriff Polston also recognized four deputies whose DUI enforcement efforts resulted in a combined 77 […]

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Fiscal Court Receives Jail Report, Approves $400,000 Transfer

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center averaged 86 inmates a day during September, according to a report presented by Jailer Bobby Dunbar at Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. Dunbar reported revenue of approximately $40,712 dollars for […]

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Solar Farm Officials Outline Safety Measures During Fiscal Court Meeting Following Truck Traffic Complaints

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Representatives of the Mt. Olive Creek Solar project say they have taken several steps to improve roadway safety following complaints about trucks traveling to and from the construction site. Solly Van Meter with ENGIE North […]

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Dr. Mateo Bernal to Focus on Alpha-Gal Patients at Glow Pharm

October 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Hospital officials say the response to the recently opened Glow Pharm Med Spa has been overwhelming, with interest coming from Russell and surrounding counties. WJRS NEWS spoke with the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, […]

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