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Joann Lawless, age 55, of Jamestown

December 14, 2022 Sean Hammond

Joann Lawless, 55, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 11th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs.Joann was born in Albany, KY. on September 7, 1967, a daughter of the late Kathleen (Brown) and Asa Russell.Joann […]

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John Durbin Sr., age 85, of Jamestown

December 14, 2022 Sean Hammond

John Durbin Sr of Jamestown, KY went to be with the Lord Sat. Dec 10, 2022. He was born on 2-16-37 (85 yrs old). He was a native of Louisville KY. The son of Ernest […]

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Maxine Antle, age 91, Formerly of Russell Springs

December 14, 2022 Sean Hammond

Maxine Antle, 91, of Austin, TX. formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 10th, in Austin, TX. Maxine was born in Jamestown, KY on February 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Betty R. […]

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Lakers defeat Hornets; Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Laker boys’ basketball team battled back from an early 14 point deficit and hit key free throws down the stretch to win 63-54 over district foe Metcalfe County at Laker Gym on Tuesday night. […]

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RCHS swimmers in action at Marion Co.

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Laker Swim Team traveled to Marion County earlier this week to participate in a Quad-Duel Meet against Marion County, Bardstown, and Bethlehem. The Lady Lakers were led to victory by Blair Brummett, Marlei DeVore, […]

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Laker bowlers defeat Wayne County

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Laker bowling team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals earlier this week. The Lady Lakers bowled well as they defeated the Lady Cardinals 7 games to 0. High scorers for the girls were Autumn Huckelby […]

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Judge Robertson, 2 magistrates attend final fiscal court meeting

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson presided over his final fiscal court meeting earlier this week. Robertson did not seek re-election to a fourth term as judge earlier this year. Robertson has been county judge […]

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Girdler appointed chair of 2 Senate committees in Frankfort

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

Sen. Rick Girdler of Somerset, who now represents Russell County in the 15th Senatorial District, has been given two new appointments in Frankfort in addition to his current legislative duties. Girdler will serve as Senate […]

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Richmond man arrested on drug-related charges

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

A Richmond man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on drug-related charges early Tuesday morning, according to jail records. Chad Peercy, age 43, was arrested by Deputy Jared Pierce around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday […]

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FFA Ag sales team wins regional contest

December 14, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School’s FFA Ag Sales team recently won the Lake Cumberland FFA Regional Contest and will compete in the state contest in June. The contest consists of a written exam, an individual […]

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