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Laker Sports, Tuesday, December 3rd

December 3, 2019 Sean Hammond
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RC IDA Met Last Week

December 2, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland talked about some changes going on at the French Valley Industrial Park following the most recent IDA board meeting and what it means for the site’s […]
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RS Christmas Parade is Saturday

December 2, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell Springs Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for this past Saturday and postponed due to inclement weather, will now be held this coming Saturday, December 7th at approximately 4:30 pm.
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Special Called Meeting

December 2, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet tonight in a special called meeting at 5 pm in the hospital’s conference room. The lone item on the agenda is an executive session involving an […]
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Ray Lee Wheat, age 70, Formerly of Russell County

December 1, 2019 Sean Hammond
Ray Lee Wheat, age 70, of Liberty, formerly of Russell County, passed away Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He is survived by: His Wife Linda Wheat of […]
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Thomas “Sam” Dunbar, age 84, of Russell Springs

December 1, 2019 Sean Hammond
Thomas “Sam” Dunbar age 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: One Sister Jean Popplewell of Russell Springs A host of nieces and nephews also […]
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