Clara May Murrell Pierce, of Somerset, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Somerset. She was 82 years of age. Born on September 28, […]
A Casey County couple faces criminal charges after allegedly dangling a small child over a bridge. Dennie Procario, 36, and Kabrina Nester, 28, both of Liberty, both face charges of endangering the welfare of a […]
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of February. The sheriff’s office responded to 345 calls for service, performed 24 arrests, and made 13 mental health transports. The sheriff’s office […]
Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced at Monday’s fiscal court meeting that the county recently received a clean audit from its auditing firm. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Gary-county-audit.mp3″]Gary county audit[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]
Mayor Eddie Thomas requested a pay decrease from the Russell Springs City Council at last week’s council meeting. Thomas requested that his monthly pay be decreased from $1,639 to $1,250. This was the first reading […]
After a cancellation yesterday, the Lady Laker Softball team is set to open its season today, hosting the Taylor County Lady Cardinals. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.
The Laker Tennis teams had a lot of success in their opening matches of the season against Clinton County. In boys singles action, Lucas McFall won 6-0 and 6-1 ; Jay Bailey won 6-1 and […]
The answer to who Russell County Hospital’s next interim CEO is may come at a special-called meeting of the facility’s board of directors this afternoon. The board will meet today at 4 p.m. in the […]
By LARRY VAUGHTHe’s best remembered by University of Kentucky basketball fans for being the 1998 Final Four Most Outstanding Player when the Cats won the national championship in Tubby Smith’s first year as head coach.However, […]