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Obituaries

Eddie W. Bell, 72, of Jamestown

September 30, 2024 Sean Hammond
Eddie W. Bell, 72, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, September 27th, at Russell County Hospital. Eddie was born in Jamestown, KY on October 15, 1951, a son of the late Lucille (Brown) and Joe Bell. […]
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Volleyball Senior Night is tonight; Soccer teams in action

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball will host its senior night tonight. Lady Laker Volleyball will recognize its 8 seniors at tonight’s matchup against district opponent Metcalfe County. Freshman, JV, and varsity teams will be in […]
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One week left to register to vote

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming November general election is next week. Those who have not yet registered to vote have until next Monday to get registered. Online voter registration must be […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on theft, other charges

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft and other charges on Friday. According to reports, 51-year-old Phillip S. Gadberry was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking valued between $1,000 and $10,000; criminal […]
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Adair fiscal court votes for pay increase for deputies a month after Brockman announces retirement

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Adair Fiscal Court approved a pay increase for sheriff’s deputies nearly a month after Sheriff Josh Brockman made an impassioned plea to magistrates after multiple deputies left to go to other area departments for […]
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Holt receives award at KLC Annual Conference

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Administrator Tom Holt earned a prestigious award at last week’s Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference. Holt received the Level III – Master of City Governance Award. The […]
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Local aid being organized for flood victims

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Hurricane Helene brought major floods to areas across the southeast, including Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. Some local efforts are underway to help provide aid to flood victims in these areas. The […]
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Tubby Smith has a lot of stories to share in memoir

September 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT If Tubby Smith needed any convincing that he should publish his memoir, he quickly got it after the University Press of Kentucky announced the former Kentucky basketball coach planned to do so. […]
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God’s Food Pantry to host open house at new location tomorrow

September 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
God’s Food Pantry will be holding an open house at its new location tomorrow. The local nonprofit has a new location with a larger building located at 101 Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs. The […]
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Local gas prices on par or lower than most neighboring counties

September 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Gas prices in Russell County are on par or lower than most neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County sits at $2.83. Prices are slightly cheaper in Adair County […]
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