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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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20th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run Draws Large Crowd

September 14, 2026 WJRS Staff

More than 120 boats participated in the 20th annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run presented by State Dock over the weekend. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told WJRS NEWS it is nearly impossible to determine […]

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U.S. 127 Crash Requires Extrication and Medical Flight

September 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was airlifted following a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on U.S. 127 North. The collision occurred at approximately 1:22 p.m. at the intersection of Jericho Road and West Kentucky 76. According to […]

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Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

September 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought […]

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Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports Members Earn Top Finishes at State Championship

September 13, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County 4-H Shooting Sports members delivered an impressive performance Saturday at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Championship. The competition was held September 12 at the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore and brought […]

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13-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Horse-and-Vehicle Accident

September 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

Thirteen-year-old Emanuel Yoder was seriously injured Saturday evening when the horse he was riding was struck by a vehicle on KY 80. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in a curve on Goose Creek Hill, […]

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Lakers Blank Franklin-Simpson in Saturday Matchup

September 12, 2026 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys soccer team earned a convincing shutout victory Saturday, defeating Franklin-Simpson 3–0. Sebastian Betts-Jimenez opened the scoring in the 15th minute off an assist from Connor Davidson. The Lakers added two […]

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Belfry’s Ground Attack Powers Pirates Past Lakers (game recap + game photos)

September 11, 2026 WJRS Staff

Belfry used a powerful rushing attack to defeat Russell County 49–19 during the Lakers’ homecoming game Friday night at Finley Field. The Pirates rushed for 326 yards on 29 carries, led by J.B. Woolum, who […]

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