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13 active COVID cases in Russell County

May 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 429 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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Fatal wreck in Adair County last week

May 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Adair County on Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 at approximately 10:16amCT. KSP Post 15 was requested to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision on […]

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Marlene Rodgers Tucker, age 73, of Russell Springs

May 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Marlene Rodgers Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home. She was 73 years of age. Marlene was born on September 29, 1947, in Danville, only child born to […]

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Quenton Truett Stephens, age 75, of Jamestown

May 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Quenton Truett Stephens, age 75, of Jamestown, died on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. Born on July 15, 1945, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late […]

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Lakers win doubleheader over LaRue, South Warren on Saturday

May 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers won both games of a double-header Saturday afternoon, knocking off LaRue County 5-2 and defeating South Warren 9-7. Russell County 5 – LaRue County 2 Against LaRue County in the opening […]

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Man arrested on meth possession by RSPD

May 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested Monday afternoon by Russell Springs Police on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, among other charges. Douglas Payton, age 49, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating […]

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Adair County Jailer resigns

May 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Adair County Jailer Joey White submitted his resignation to the Adair County Judge-Executive on Monday. White cited concerns about funding at the jail and issues with low pay rates of jail staff, along with personal […]

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JV Lakers defeat Somerset

May 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County JV Lakers defeated Somerset 7-2 last night. Camden Carpenter earned the win, pitching two no-hit innings to start the game and striking out three batters. Trace Stringer entered the game in relief, […]

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Laker Baseball team falls on the road at Somerset

May 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers Baseball team jumped out to an early 5-0 lead on the road at Somerset last night, but the Briar Jumpers rallied in the bottom of the 7th inning, scoring four runs […]

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Lady Laker Softball wins on the road at Casey County

May 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kiera Kemp received her first varsity start pitching for the Lady Lakers, and went the distance to pick up the win for the Lady Lakers at Casey County by a score of 12-3. Kemp pitched […]

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