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Lakers defeat McCreary Central, take on Pulaski County today

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team picked up a victory over McCreary Central in the Monticello Bank Classic at Wayne County yesterday. The Lakers picked up a 69-60 win to advance to the tournament semifinals, where they […]
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Lady Lakers fall to Harlan in holiday tournament; take on Caverna today

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers dropped a close one to Harlan High School in the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament at Warren Central yesterday. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Dragons by a score of […]
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School board holds first reading of next year’s school calendar

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
While we’re only halfway through the current school year, plans are already in the works for next year’s school calendar. The Russell County Board of Education held the first reading of the 24-25 school calendar […]
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Deadline for candidates to file for office approaching

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
The November 2023 General Election ended just over a month ago, but now attention is turning to the 2024 May Primary election. Next year’s primary, which determines candidates from their respective parties, is still five […]
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Community Blood Drive is today

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today. The blood drive will be held at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 12:30 until 6:30 this evening. Three donors will each win a $100 gift […]
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Today is last day to pay property taxes in-person to avoid penalty

December 28, 2023 Zac Oakes
Today is the last day Russell County taxpayers can pay their property taxes in-person at the sheriff’s office to avoid paying a penalty fee. Any property tax bills not paid by the end of the […]
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Clinton County Schools could soon have new superintendent

December 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
It appears Clinton County Schools could soon get a new superintendent. The school district has been under the leadership of interim superintendent Boyd Randolph since the beginning of July. According to the Clinton County News, […]
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Nashville woman arrested on drug charges following parkway traffic stop

December 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Nashville woman was arrested on drug charges after being stopped  on the Cumberland Parkway on Christmas Eve. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop occurred east of Columbia and resulted in […]
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KSP investigates fatal accident on Millerfield Road

December 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 was called to a fatal automobile accident on Millerfield Road Saturday morning. According to a State Police Post 15 spokesperson, Frankie Chumbley was operating a Jeep eastbound near the 1800 […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers in holiday tournament action today

December 27, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are in holiday tournament action today. The Lakers will be in Wayne County today, taking on McCreary Central High School in the Monticello Bank Classic. That […]
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