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25 COVID cases reported in Russell Co. this week

November 9, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 25 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from last week’s total of 30 cases. Neighboring Pulaski County had 45 cases, the most in the Lake […]

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Commodity distribution is Thursday

November 9, 2022 Derek Aaron

Tomorrow, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be distributing commodities at the First Baptist Church in Russell Springs beginning at 11 a.m. […]

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Burn ban reinstated in Adair County

November 9, 2022 Derek Aaron

Neighboring Adair County saw a burn ban reinstated by Adair Judge-Executive Gale Cowan on Tuesday. Cowan said that discussions with emergency management and local fire department officials prompted the reinstatement of the burn ban. This […]

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Laker Basketball season tips off in three weeks

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

We’re just three weeks away from the start of the basketball season for the Russell County High School Lakers and Lady Lakers. According to each team’s schedules, the Lakers and Lady Lakers will each start […]

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Today is Election Day

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

Today is Election Day in Russell County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Four voting locations will be open in Russell County. Russell Springs Elementary will be for voters in […]

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Local school attendance numbers slightly low but still OK

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

Local school attendance numbers are slightly low, but still OK, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. District attendance on Monday was at 91.3 percent. Only one school, Russell County Middle School, was below […]

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RCMS Basketball starts season winning 2 of 3 over Green County

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams started the season by winning 2 of 3 matchups over Green County last night. The 6th grade team won 27-19 and the 7th grade team picked up […]

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RCHS Bowling gets season underway

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling teams got their season underway last night, hosting Boyle County. The Lady Lakers fell 5 games to 2. The top scorers were Summer Aaron at 182 and Ashley Cain […]

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RCHS, RCMS cheer squads compete in regional competitions

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School Cheer squads competed in regional competitions over the weekend. The high school cheer team finished third in the region in the CoEd division behind Barren […]

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Russell Springs City Hall to close at noon today

November 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will close at noon today due to Election Day. City Hall will also be closed on Friday due to Veterans Day.

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • Celebrate Recovery at Russell Springs First Baptist Church

    Scott Ellis, Ministry Leader for Celebrate Recovery stops by to talk about the program and invites folks to join the program. 

  • Lakers vs Danville Christian

    Russell County vs Danville Christian from Friday, January 27th. 

  • ATR 1-27

    Derek and Tony are joined by a local business owner who has an exciting announcement about a new business venture coming to Russell County. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Casey County

    Russell County Lady Lakers vs Casey County from Thursday, January 26th. 

  • Lakers and Lady Lakers vs Cumberland County

    Russell County girl/boy doubleheader against Cumberland County from Saturday 1-21. 

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