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All Things Russell 1-22

January 22, 2021 Sean Hammond

Today’s edition of All Things Russell is a special one as we pay tribute to Larry “Flash” Wilson who passed away recently. Jeff Hoover, Tony Kerr, Charlie Anderson, David Rexroat, and Ryan Richardson share some […]

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Sheriff’s Office arrests two on multiple charges

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on multiple charges just after midnight Friday. Paige Robbins, 30, of Middleburg, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance […]

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Lady Lakers fall to Mercer County Thursday night

January 22, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers basketball team (4-3) fell to Mercer County (4-1) on Thursday by a score of 65-58. Juliah Bault led the Lady Lakers with 20 points, followed by Star Marcum with 14 […]

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Rain Moves in Late Sunday Night Into Monday

January 22, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Friday morning, everyone. Our weather today and tomorrow is going to be quiet with sunshine both days. Be careful out and about this morning as there is some patchy fog in the region. Wanted […]

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Six new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.05%. Deaths: We regret we must report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 310 deaths resulting in a 1.84% mortality rate (about 1 in 54) among known […]

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RCMS Boys Basketball defeats Adair County

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School hosted Adair County for boys middle school basketball action on Thursday night. The 7th graders won 50-27, and the 8th graders won 42-27.

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Kentucky reports its highest number of deaths in one day from COVID-19

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2021) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s highest-ever number of newly reported deaths, while also noting that the state’s positivity rate decreased. “We still have too many cases, […]

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Daryl Keith Bell, age 63, of Albany

January 21, 2021 Sean Hammond

Daryl Keith Bell, age 63, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at The Metcalfe Healthcare in Edmonton, Kentucky. He was the son of J.D (and Shirley) Bell and the late Vera Carlene Bell. He was […]

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LCDHD provides vaccine update

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Current Status of Covid Vaccination in Lake Cumberland District Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently is out of prime (first) dose vaccine. All we are giving is booster (second) doses for those healthcare providers (1a) […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges

January 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft charges Wednesday night. Russell Springs Police arrested 35-year-old James Davis and charged him with theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief third degree. Davis was lodged in […]

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