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Month: April 2024

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Current 127 project part of ongoing plans for highway

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
As work continues on Highway 127 as part of a months-long project to add turning lanes and changing stoplights, Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet, said other areas of 127 are being […]
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Lady Laker Softball drops close one to Cumberland County

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a close one on the road in a district matchup at Cumberland County yesterday. The Lady Lakers held an early lead, gaining a 4-1 advantage after 2 […]
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City, County leaders discuss proposed sports complex at chamber meeting

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met yesterday for its monthly meeting, with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton, and Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas speaking to the chamber about the […]
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RCMS Softball defeats Hart, Baseball defeats Metcalfe

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Softball team defeated Hart County yesterday by a score of 17-2 in three innings. Kinsley Wilson and Olivia Robertson each hit home runs in the victory. Robertson finished the game […]
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Harris throws first pitch as city celebrates opening of newly renovated park field

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
As Russell County Little League baseball players prepared to take the field at Russell Springs City Park yesterday evening, they did so at the newly-renovated First National Bank Field. The city has been working for […]
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Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department releases year-to-date report

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department released its year-to-date report recently. During the current fiscal year, which began July 1, the fire department has responded to 13 structure fires, 6 grass fires, 1 wood fire, […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Southern

April 17, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Southern Middle School last night by a score of 7-2. Addison Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 3 goals, followed by Bella Blakey with 2, […]
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Obituaries

Lula Clarkson Pettey, age 85, of Jamestown

April 16, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lula Clarkson Pettey, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. She was 85 years of age. Born at home, in Casey County, on September 10, 1938, she […]
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Dale Bell, age 72, of Jamestown

April 16, 2024 Sean Hammond
Dale Bell, 72, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, April 14th, at home. Dale was born in Jamestown, KY on April 29, 1951, a son of the late Bessie (Conner) and Herbie Bell. Dale is […]
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Jason Johnson, age 47, of Russell Springs

April 16, 2024 Sean Hammond
Jason Johnson, age 47, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Friday, October 15, 1976, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – […]
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