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State testing data released for Russell County Schools

September 29, 2021 Zac Oakes
This is part one of state testing data for Russell County Schools that was released this week. The next part will be released on Thursday.  All Kentucky public school juniors participate in the ACT, which tests […]
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30 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Tuesday

September 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]
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Rita Branscum selected to KY Republican Party position

September 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) announced the newest congressional district chairs, vice-chairs, and members-at-large. District chairs, vice-chairs, and members-at-large provide leadership and oversight of fundraising, event planning, and other grassroots organizing […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball teams win 2 of 3 against Adair

September 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Adair County on Tuesday. The 8th grade team won a close game against the Lady Indians by a score of […]
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RCMS Football teams defeat Adair County

September 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football teams defeated Adair County Tuesday. The Lakers won the “A” game by a score of 30-6. The “B” team won by a score of 8-0. The Lakers will travel […]
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Russell Springs native to receive posthumous honor at Lindsey Wilson College

September 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
A former Lindsey Wilson College professor and Russell Springs native will be recognized posthumously at the college’s homecoming celebration this weekend. Professor of Physics and Physical Sciences Garmoline Carpenter will be named an honorary alumna. […]
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Lonnie Brockman, age 63, of Russell Springs

September 28, 2021 Sean Hammond
Lonnie Brockman, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.  He was 63 years of age. Lonnie was born on July 22, 1958, in Russell County, son of the late […]
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Tyler Brockman, age 24, of Russell Springs

September 28, 2021 Sean Hammond
Tyler Brockman, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington.  He was 24 years of age. Tyler was born on January 9, 1997, in […]
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COVID positivity rate in Russell County has declined over last seven days

September 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
Coinciding with a decrease in cases, the positivity rate of COVID tests in Russell County has dropped significantly over the last week. According to the CDC, the positivity rate in Russell County is around 8 […]
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Russell Springs man appointed to state committee

September 27, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was recently appointed to a state committee. Doug Aaron of Russell Springs was appointed as a member of a pool to serve on the Transportation Cabinet Engineering and Engineering-Related Services Selection […]
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