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  • [ March 23, 2023 ] Ford gives update on new athletic complex WJRS News
  • [ March 23, 2023 ] Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election WJRS News
  • [ March 23, 2023 ] Several local LCRCWC students pass rigorous electrical assessment WJRS News
  • [ March 23, 2023 ] Entire Lake Cumberland District back to lowest level of COVID spread WJRS News
  • [ March 22, 2023 ] Laker Baseball wins big over Monroe County in district clash Local Sports
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Ford gives update on new athletic complex

March 23, 2023 Zac Oakes

Earthwork has begun at the location of the new Russell County Schools Athletic Complex. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details about the work being done.

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Online absentee portal to open soon for 2023 primary election

March 23, 2023 Zac Oakes

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming May primary election will be opening soon. The online portal will open in just over a week on Saturday, April 1. The portal opens […]

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Several local LCRCWC students pass rigorous electrical assessment

March 23, 2023 Derek Aaron

Several local electrical students at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center recently passed the Electrical TRACK Assessment, a rigorous assessment developed by members of the electrical industry throughout the state. Passing the test […]

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Entire Lake Cumberland District back to lowest level of COVID spread

March 23, 2023 Derek Aaron

The entire 10-county Lake Cumberland District is now in the “green,” or low level of COVID-19 spread this week, according to new data released this week by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Their latest […]

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Read Across Russell County brings in hundreds

March 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event was once again a success, bringing in hundreds to the Russell County Public Library for an evening full of books, food, and fun. WJRS News caught up with […]

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School board using federal stimulus funds to purchase new buses

March 22, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to use federal stimulus funds to purchase six new school buses at this week’s board meeting. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on […]

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Chamber meets at community center; next month’s at ANC

March 22, 2023 Derek Aaron

Tuesday saw another well-attended chamber of commerce meeting for Russell County, this time at the community center on Main St. in Russell Springs. WJRS NEWS spoke with Chamber President Lindsey Gosser following the meeting about […]

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Pulaski student expelled after bringing 2 loaded rifles on PCHS campus

March 22, 2023 Derek Aaron

A high school student has been expelled for one calendar year in neighboring Pulaski County after bringing two loaded rifles on the school’s campus, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. On March […]

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RS Fire reminds citizens of spring burn ban

March 22, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Russell Springs Fire Department is reminding citizens that a burn ban is currently in effect until April 30th. This means that there should be no burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The law […]

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Somerset man arrested on marijuana charge, suspended driver’s license

March 22, 2023 Derek Aaron

A Somerset man was arrested by Russell Springs Police on a drug charge and traffic violations earlier this week, according to the authorities. David Slagle, age 55, was stopped by RSPD Officer Breton Llané around […]

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Obituaries

  • Mary A. Stephens, age 59, of Jamestown
    March 23, 2023
  • Ruel Oakes, age 86, of Russell Springs
    March 19, 2023
  • Roger D. Hadley, age 58, of Russell Springs
    March 17, 2023
  • Daniella Amari Behne
    March 15, 2023
  • Ronald Gary Butler, age 87, Formerly of Jamestown
    March 15, 2023

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