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Month: December 2024

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Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy yesterday. Deputy Tyler Pearson was sworn-in as the newest member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by Sheriff Derek Polston. Pearson previously served as a […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. 41-year-old Dustin Gene Flatt was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, […]
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Lindsey Wilson College to hold largest winter commencement ceremony in school history tomorrow

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LWC Public Relations Lindsey Wilson College will hold its 120th commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7.  This will be the largest winter commencement in the 121-year history of the college. A total of 843 […]
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Jasper Johnson, Caleb Wilson already on NBA radar

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Even if the 2024-25 college basketball season is not even two months old, there is already some speculation about the 2026 NBA Draft. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently listed his top […]
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Velda Tucker, age 91, of Russell Springs

December 5, 2024 Sean Hammond
Velda Tucker, age 91, of Russell Springs, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Born on October 5, 1933, to George and Emma “Gladys” White, Velda was […]
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Laker Bowling loses close match to Green County

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Green County Dragons at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. In a very close match, the Lakers were defeated by the Dragons 5 games to 4. High scores […]
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Shondell M. Thorpe, age 49, of Columbia

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Shondell M. Thorpe, 49, of Columbia, passed away Monday, December 2nd, at T.J Health Columbia. Shondell was born in Louisville, KY on September 26, 1975, a daughter of the late Doris (Hoar) Foster and Larry […]
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Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team is back on the road tonight, taking on the defending 4th Region champions, the Warren Central Dragons. Both teams enter tonight’s game at 1-0, with the Lakers picking up a 90-63 […]
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RCMS Basketball back at home tonight

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams are back at home tonight, hosting Campbellsville. Games will get underway at 5 this evening at Russell County Middle School.
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Artworks plans to have classrooms, stage at Creek development

December 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Artworks in Jamestown has big plans for the Creek development behind Jamestown Elementary School. Some classes at Jamestown Elementary have already utilized the area, and Cheryl Adams from Artworks was on Community Conversations on WJRS […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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  • Community Conversation 8-31

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