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Month: March 2024

Obituaries

Vickie Elaine Crowell, age 64, of Russell County

March 25, 2024 Sean Hammond
Vickie Elaine Crowell, age 64, died Monday, March 18th, 2024. She is survived by: Her Husband- Bob Crowell Three Sons- Rob Crowell Jr of Russell Springs, Chase Jordan and Waylon Gaskins, both of Jamestown One […]
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Laker Baseball hosts Wayne County this evening

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team is set to host Wayne County this evening at David Rexroat Field. First pitch for this matchup between the Lakers and Cardinals is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Today’s matchup is our […]
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Lady Laker Softball drops close one at South Laurel ; hosts Wayne County tonight

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close one at South Laurel Friday night, falling by a score of 10-7. The Lady Lakers jumped out to an early 3-1 advantage after two innings, […]
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Man arrested following alleged murder in Montpelier community

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
A man was arrested following an alleged murder in the Montpelier community of Adair County. According to Kentucky State Police, 57-year-old Joseph South is charged with murder and four counts of wanton endangerment – first […]
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Russell Springs, Jamestown fire departments battle barn fire Saturday afternoon

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs and Jamestown Fire Departments battled a barn fire in the Bernard Ridge area Saturday afternoon. The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out Saturday afternoon at around 4:15 to a barn on […]
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Man shot in Wayne County after entering someone’s house

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
A man was shot after entering someone else’s house in neighboring Wayne County over the weekend. According to a spokesperson with Kentucky State Police Post 11, the incident occurred sometime around 2 a.m. Sunday when […]
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Mowing set to begin at Jamestown Cemetery soon ; Mayor asks people to remove breakable items from gravesite

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
With spring’s arrival, many have already begun mowing their yards. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said city workers will soon begin mowing at the city cemetery and is asking local residents to remove items from gravesites […]
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Somerset man arrested locally on multiple charges

March 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Somerset man on multiple charges Saturday night. According to reports, 44-year-old Joshua R. Popplewell of Somerset was arrested Saturday night and charged with criminal mischief second degree, leaving […]
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Jose Ramon Jimenez, age 72, of Russell Springs

March 23, 2024 Sean Hammond
Jose Ramon Jimenez, age 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Friday, December 21, 1951, in Jesus Maria Jalisco. He was the […]
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Laker Baseball scores 17 runs in win at Monroe County

March 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team came away with a district victory on the road last night, defeating Monroe County 17-6 in 5 innings. The Lakers are now 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in […]
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