Obituaries
Alben D. Foley, age 81, of Jamestown
Alben D. Foley, 81, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, August 21st, at home. Alben was born in Jamestown, KY on May 26, 1943, a son of the late Orpha (McGowan) and Velmer Foley. He served […]
Month: September 2024
Obituaries
Ruth Conner, age 92, of Jamestown
Ruth Conner, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, August 31st, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Ruth was born in McCreary County, on August 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Margaret Marlar and Edwin Wisdom. […]
Obituaries
Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr, age 71, of Russell Springs
Walter “Emery” Thomas, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was 71 years of age. Born November 9, 1952, in Russell County, he was a son of […]
Local Sports
Lady Laker teams victorious in Tuesday action
The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball, Soccer, and middle school basketball teams were victorious in action last night. The Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road for a district matchup at Metcalfe County where […]
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Where things stand in the area with medical cannabis ordinances
The deadline for applications for Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program has passed, so where do things stand in Russell and surrounding counties with medical cannabis ordinances? The fiscal court adopted an ordinance prohibiting medical cannabis […]
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KSP, Coroner’s Office investigating after body of 71-year-old man found in field off North 127
Kentucky State Police Post 15 and the Russell County Coroner’s Office are investigating after the body of a 71-year-old man was found in a field somewhere near his residence on North Highway 127. The coroner’s […]
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Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County
A Russell Springs man was indicted in Adair County last week. According to court documents, Gerald Bruso of Russell Springs was indicted by an Adair County grand jury last week on charges of operating a […]
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Pulaski woman federally indicted on drug charges
A Pulaski County woman is facing a federal indictment on drug charges. An investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a federal grand jury indicting 51-year-old Angela J. Simpson. She’s charged with Possession […]
Local Sports
Eleanor Beavin focused on making senior year at UK special
By Larry Vaught Eleanor Beavin was the 2021 Gatorade Kentucky Volleyball Player of the Year and was the Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year her fist season at Kentucky. She has over 1,300 digs and […]
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Death investigation underway after man found dead in field “some distance” from home
A death investigation is underway after a Russell Springs man was found dead in a field “some distance” from his home. The Russell County Coroner’s Office said 71-year-old Walter “Emery” Thomas of Russell Springs was […]