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RCHS Class of 1972 Reunion...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 18, 2012 | Comments Off

It isn’t too late! Send in your reunion registration ASAP! Your classmates really want to see you. Please send old and current pictures for the CD. If you didn’t receive an invitation, we didn’t have an address. For more information call Candy Wilson at 270-566-0406 or Myra Bernard at 270-343-4642. Reunion scheduled for July...

Russell Springs Man Pleads To Lesser Off...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 18, 2012 | Comments Off

A Russell County man has entered into a plea agreement on drug-trafficking charges filed against him in 2008. On Wednesday in Circuit Court….Walter Emery Thomas, Jr. pled guilty to six counts of “Conspiracy To Traffic in a Controlled Substance”. He was originally charged with seven drug trafficking offenses which included “Trafficking Within 1,000 Yards of a...

Rear-End Collisions Thursday Injure Five...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 18, 2012 | Comments Off

Two separate rear-end collisions Thursday in Russell Springs sent a total of five persons to the Russell County Hospital for treatment….including an infant. RSPD Officer Nathan Bradshaw investigated the first wreck which occurred at 11:45 a.m. at the intersection of Lakeway Drive and Bernard Lane. According to Officer Bradshaw, a 1996 Toyota Camry driven by 40 year old Sharon...

Salem Home Destroyed By Fire...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 16, 2012 | Comments Off

A home in the Salem community was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The Eli Fire Department was called to the James Pierce residence at 245 Hart Lane around 7:30 a.m. and upon arrival, flames were coming through the roof according to Asst. Chief Marty Kazsuk. The home and its contents were a total loss. The fire is believed to have started due to an electrical malfunction in an...

Russell Co. Man Accused Of Rape & G...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 15, 2012 | Comments Off

A Russell County man has been arrested by State Police on Rape and drug-related charges. Joseph Harris, age 33, was taken into custody at his residence on Indian Trail Road just before 9:00 p.m. Monday by Trooper Adam Likins. Harris is charged with Rape 1st Degree for allegedly forcing a 17 year old to have sex with him. He is also charged with Cultivating Marijuana and...

Russell County Boy’s Golf Team Sig...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Russell County Boy’s Golf Team will have a meeting on May 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Country Club. Any boy who is interested in playing golf is urged to attend. Parents are also encouraged to attend as this will also be a booster...

Caregivers In Action Meeting...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 15, 2012 | Comments Off

The Caregivers in Action monthly meeting will be held Friday, May 18th at 12:00 p.m. at the Active Day of Russell Springs, located at 1165 Lakeway Drive. The guest speaker will be Gail Cummins of Elite Medical Supply. The topic she will be discussing “Diabetic Foot Care”. The Caregivers in Action meeting is for anyone caring for a sick child, disabled adult or elderly...

Special Singing At Faith General Indepen...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Faith General Independent Church will have special singings on May 20th. Singing at 10:00 a.m. will be “The Firm Believer’s” then that evening at 6:00 p.m. will be “Upwards Trio”. Pastor Jerry Smith and congregation invites everyone to...

Conover School Reunion...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 14, 2012 | Comments Off

There will be a school reunion at the Old Conover Grade School on Freedom Church Road Saturday, May 26 th. All Former students, teachers, friends and their families are invited to attend. Please bring enough food and beverages for your group. Lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m. For more information call...

Two Jamestown Women Taken To RCH Followi...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 12, 2012 | Comments Off

Two Jamestown women were injured in a two vehicle, rear-end collision Friday night on North Main Street. JPD Lt. Tracy Irvin told WJRS NEWS the collision occurred just after 7:00 p.m. when a 2008 Nissan Altima being operated by Jennifer Harrison, age 32, was struck from behind while waiting to turn left onto Virginia Avenue by a 1997 Oldsmobile van being driven by 23 year old Alisha...