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Womack excited to be part of SES family

August 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

Last week on local news we told you about a couple of new assistant principals within the local school district. Today, we hear from Faith Womack, the newest assistant principal at Salem Elementary School on […]

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Russell County Imagination Library continues to grow

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Imagination Library continues to grow with more books landing in the hands of children under the age of five in Russell County. During the month of July, 70+ children signed up for […]

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Pair of locals indicted by Adair County grand jury

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

Two local people were indicted by an Adair County grand jury. Anthony Colten Dowell of Russell Springs was indicted on charges of burglary first degree, criminal mischief second degree, and theft of a firearm. Brent […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges Sunday

August 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested on several drug-related and other charges by Russell Springs Police on Sunday evening, according to jail records. Leeonious Collins, age 40, was arrested on charges of possession of a […]

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Clinton County man faces attempted murder charge after police pursuit

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Clinton County man is facing an attempted murder charge following a police pursuit in Wayne County. Kyle J. Matthews, age 30 of the Alpha community, is charged with attempted murder, speeding 26 mph over […]

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Possible fungus infestation at Pulaski Co. beach on Lake Cumberland

August 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

A possible fungus infestation at the Pulaski County Park beach area on Lake Cumberland led to its closure on Friday, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal. A sign was posted outside the […]

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Death toll from EKY floods continues to climb

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The death toll from the flooding in eastern Kentucky last week continues to rise. On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the death toll stood at 28, and the number could increase even more in […]

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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

Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Warren East 4th Region Tournament

    Russell County vs Warren East in First Round of the 4th Region Tournament from Monday, May 22nd

  • Lakers vs Clinton County

    Russell County Laker Baseball vs Clinton County in 16th District Championship game.

  • 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.

  • Lady Lakers vs Clinton Country District Tournament

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Clinton County in the 1st round of the 16th District Tournament from Wednesday, May 17th.

  • Lady Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Adair County from Friday, May 12th.

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