Month: June 2019

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding those who served that Kentucky’s High School Diploma Program allows veterans who left school to enroll in the military and served during the World War II, Korea, […]

Two Rogers Scholars in the Lake Cumberland Area Organize Donation Drive

2018 Rogers Scholars Jon and Jenna Wood organized a “Thin Blue Line Teddy Bears” donation drive to provide police agencies with donated teddy bears and blankets for children in the midst of traumatic situations. The […]

RC IDA Meets Wednesday

The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority will take place on Wednesday, June 26th at 8:30 am at the Duo Broadband business office headquarters in Jamestown.

Laker Sports, Tuesday, June 25th

Laker baseball standout Corey Thomas has signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson. This season Corey was a key contributor in guiding the Lakers to a 26-9 record, […]

Robert “Bobby” Aaron, age 89, of Russell Springs

Full audio obituary below… Robert “Bobby” Aaron, age 89, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He is survived by: Two […]

Trading Post Items- Monday

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Shirley Hoskins, age 75, of Russell Springs

Full audio obituary below… Shirley Hoskins, age 75, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by: Two Sons Richard and Robert Hoskins, both of Russell Springs […]

Murder Charge Amended; Plea Deal Accepted

A Russell Springs man charged with murder in the shooting death of his father back in 2016 has had the murder charge amended to manslaughter, 1st degree, and has agreed to plead guilty to the […]

Strong to Severe Storms are again Possible Today

Good Monday, everyone. After an active weekend with numerous severe thunderstorms warnings being issued in the Lake Cumberland Area, and numerous reports of damage, the threat for severe weather does again exist today. Here’s the […]

Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Leads to Arrests of Liberty Man

On Sunday, Officer Matt Parrish took a report for a stolen 2001 Ford Taurus. Then, in the early morning hours of Monday, Officer Ethan Pike conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Taurus matching […]