Month: September 2021

Thursday night will be senior night for Lady Laker Volleyball player Sophie Shearer, the lone senior on this year’s team. The volleyball team will take on district rival Cumberland County tonight with freshmen, JV, and […]

School board looking at options to renovate old ATC

The Russell County Board of Education is examining options to renovate the old area technology center to provide space for various groups and teams. A representative from Sherman Carter Barnhart was at the school board […]

More than 8,300 Russell Countians have received the COVID vaccine

More than 8,300 Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CDC. The CDC reports that 8,325 Russell County residents have received at least one dose. About […]

Columbia man arrested by KSP locally

A Columbia man was arrested by Kentucky State Police in Russell County Wednesday afternoon. According to jail records, Allan Burton, age 20, was arrested by KSP and charged with possession of an unspecified drug, disorderly […]

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Community Blood Drive is Thursday

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the community room of the South Kentucky RECC building. All donors will receive a Kentucky Blood Center thank-you […]

September 22, 2021 Sean Hammond

Beulah Fay Guffey, 87, of Jamestown

Beulah Fay Guffey, 87, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Monday, September 20th, at her residence. . Beulah was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 10, 1933, a daughter of the late Clara (Richards) and […]

Homeowner dies in fire on Hales Highway

The owner of a mobile home that caught fire Tuesday evening passed away. Lynn David Withers, age 60, was pronounced deceased by the Russell County Coroner’s Office Tuesday night, according to Coroner Mark Coots. The […]

RCMS Basketball wins 2 of 3 over Campbellsville

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Campbellsville on Tuesday. The 8th grade team won 41-15 with Addy Abrell scoring 18 points. Abrell led the 7th grade […]

Girls soccer falls to Whitley County

The Russell County Girls Soccer team went on the road to Whitley County Tuesday, falling by a score of 11-1. The Lady Lakers have a week off before they host Whitley County next Tuesday.

Perkerson finishes in top 10 at 2A state championship

Russell County Laker Golfer Bentley Perkerson finished tied for 9th in the 2A state championship in Owensboro on Monday. Perkerson shot a 76 on the day. He also qualified and played in the KGCA All […]