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Russell Springs Fire Department gearing up for upcoming WHAS Crusade

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department is gearing up for the upcoming WHAS Crusade for Children fundraiser. Fire crews will once again be set up at the intersection of Highways 80 and 127, collecting donations. This […]
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RCMS Softball falls to Clinton in conference championship

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Softball team fell to Clinton County in the conference championship Thursday night. The Lady Lakers easily defeated Adair County in the semifinals by a score of 11-1, but fell to […]
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‘Kevin’s Kids’ concert this Saturday night

May 13, 2022 Derek Aaron
Internationally-known guitarist and entertainer, Kevin Williams returns home to Russell Springs this weekend for his annual hometown concert to benefit the children in Russell County. Kevin continues to perform 60 to 80 concerts per year, […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on theft, fleeing charges

May 13, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested late Wednesday on theft and other charges, according to jail records. Fredrick Katon, age 28, was taken into custody by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps on charges of […]
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Early voting continues today

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
Early voting in Russell County continues today. Those who wish to vote early will have the opportunity to do so today and tomorrow by visiting the South Kentucky RECC community room off Highway 127 between […]
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Reynolds selected as next RSES Principal

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Elementary has selected its next principal. Kevin Reynolds, currently the principal at Casey County High School, will take over as the next leader of the school. Reynolds was selected following interviews that took […]
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Columbia man arrested after hit-and-run with school bus

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Burksville Street on Wednesday after the operator of a gold Buick struck a school bus and fled the scene. An investigation led to a […]
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Two sent to hospital after wreck on Highway 80

May 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
Two people were sent to area hospitals following a collision that occurred on Highway 80 yesterday just before noon. According to Russell Springs Police, the accident occurred at around 11:45 a.m. yesterday near the intersection […]
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Motorcycle and bike safety focused on in May

May 13, 2022 Derek Aaron
In recognition of May as Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety has joined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in reminding all road users to work […]
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Baseball, Softball district tournament info released

May 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
Dates and times for the upcoming 16th District Baseball and Softball tournaments have been released. Both tournaments will be held in Russell County. The 16th District Baseball tournament will be held Monday, May 16 and […]
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