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Laker Soccer falls 4-1 to Taylor in 2A tournament

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Laker Soccer Team faced off against Taylor County in the 2A tournament last night. Taylor county started […]

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Laker Volleyball dominant in win over district rival Cumberland County

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Lady Laker Volleyball team returned to the court Tuesday night for a matchup with district rival Cumberland […]

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RCMS Football, Lady Laker Basketball in action Tuesday night

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Middle School Football and Lady Laker Basketball teams were in action on the road Tuesday […]

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Laker Golf picks up win over Metcalfe County

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Laker Golf team picked up a win over 16th District rival Metcalfe County on Tuesday in a […]

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Eli watercraft theft suspect arrested in Michigan

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

A male suspect, who was being sought by local authorities in the recent theft case of three boats and two jet skis in the Eli community, was arrested Tuesday in Michigan, according to the Russell […]

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Richmond woman arrested locally on drug charges

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Richmond woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police on drug charges Tuesday evening, according to jail records. Rebecca M. Sowder, age 38, was taken into custody by Officer Vance Davis on possession of a […]

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Russell County 4-H holding school supplies drive for EKY youth

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

One of the pledges 4-H members make is that to higher service, and Russell County 4-H is currently holding a school supplies drive for youth in Eastern Kentucky whose lives were impacted by July’s flooding […]

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RS City Council to hold special called meeting this morning

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning. Only one item is on the agenda, an executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of property. The meeting will be at […]

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Local gas prices continue to drop

August 31, 2022 Zac Oakes

Just days from the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, the average price of gas in Russell County now sits at $3.32. That’s lower than most neighboring counties. In Clinton County, the average price of gas is […]

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Overdose Awareness Day recognized today

August 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Today, following an order from Gov. Andy Beshear, flags at all state office buildings have been lowered to half-staff until sunset in observation of Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky. Overdose Awareness Day is an event […]

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Obituaries

  • John David Barr, Jr., age 54, of Russell Springs
    May 24, 2023
  • Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, age 60, of Eubank
    May 23, 2023
  • Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs
    May 21, 2023
  • Debbie Stephens, age 66, of Jamestown
    May 20, 2023
  • James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County
    May 18, 2023

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  • Honor Guard Holding Fundraiser on Friday, May 19th

    Bill Carroll with the Russell County Honor Guard stops by to talk about the road block the honor guard will have at the 127/80 intersection taking up donations for the local group.

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