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  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Laker Golf Edges Monroe in Conference Match Local Sports
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Lady Lakers Golf Team Ties Adair County at The Pines Local Sports
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] 35 Firefighters Battle Structure Fire for Over Four Hours in Extreme Heat WJRS News
  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Columbia Police Implement New Virtual Reality Training Technology WJRS News
  • [ September 8, 2026 ] Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds WJRS News
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Spring Forward this weekend

March 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, meaning it’s time to spring forward. Before going to bed tonight, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour as the time change takes effect at 2 a.m. tomorrow […]
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Obituaries

Lindsey Lester Kerns, age 79

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Lindsey Lester Kerns passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Russell County Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He was 79 years of age. Born April 1, 1946, in Russell County, he was a son […]
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School board approves new gym floor at Salem

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved installing a new gymnasium floor at Salem Elementary at its special-called meeting this morning. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the cost of installing the new floor […]
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Drivers escape injuries in 127/80 collision

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 127 yesterday afternoon a little before 4:30. Police say a 2021 Jeep Cherokee operated by 51-year-old Michael Crabtree of […]
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Fiscal Court will meet at Russell County High School on Monday

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Monday’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court will look significantly different. The fiscal court will hold its monthly meeting at the Russell County High School gymnasium, with high school students in attendance. Russell County […]
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Somerset man arrested in sexual extortion case

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was arrested this week as part of a sexual extortion investigation. 33-year-old Tyler Michael Thomas was arrested on Tuesday and charged with sexual extortion. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Derek S. Passmore. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to […]
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School board to meet in special session this morning

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session at 8:00 this morning with the gym floor at Salem Elementary being the primary topic. Last week on local news, we reported a recent […]
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Regional Driver’s License offices open this Saturday

March 6, 2026 Zac Oakes
Regional driver’s license offices in Columbia and Somerset will be open tomorrow. The state transportation cabinet announced that regional offices will begin opening one Saturday per month. Offices will be open from 8-11:30 a.m. Local […]
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Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Wayne was born in Clanton, AL on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Elsie (Traywick) […]
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