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Marcum adds two to ambulance board

December 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum appointed two new members to the Russell County Ambulance Board at this week’s fiscal court meeting. The appointments take the board from 3 members to 5 members. The two […]
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Laker Cheer clinches spot at nationals with strong performance at region

December 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Cheer team will once again compete in the UCA National Competition after a strong showing at the region competition last weekend. The Russell County Cheer team brought home first place in […]
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KSP Post 15 dispatcher receives national safety certification

December 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
A dispatcher with Kentucky State Police Post 15 is 1 of 450 dispatchers across the country to receive a prestigious national certification. Miranda Luttrell of Russell Springs received the certification from the Center Management Certification […]
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Lindsey Wilson College to begin offering scholarship in memory of Deputy Josh Phipps

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
COLUMBIA, Ky. – A new Lindsey Wilson College scholarship will honor the memory and service of a Russell County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this year in the line of duty.   Beginning in fall 2025, […]
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Michael Wayne Gadberry, age 63, Formerly of Jamestown

December 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Michael Wayne Gadberry, age 63 of Mesquite Texas passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on Sunday, October 8, 1961 in Jamestown, Kentucky. He was the son of Lena Richards […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers host first district doubleheader of 24-25 season tonight

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County will host its first district doubleheader of the season tonight at Laker Gym, as Russell County hosts Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers will tip off at 6 p.m. with the […]
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Laker Swim & Dive hosting senior night tonight

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Swim & Dive team will host its senior night meet this evening. The Lakers will host Somerset, Pulaski, and Southwestern High School at the ANC. The Lakers will recognize 4 seniors on this […]
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Library now offering Sensory Key icons for programs

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Public Library is introducing a new Sensory Key for its programs aimed to provide essential information to community members about sensory elements involved in programs or activities. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said this […]
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Somerset man arrested after allegedly holding woman at gunpoint following Facebook Marketplace incident

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was arrested and faces multiple charges after he allegedly held a woman at gunpoint when she came to his residence to purchase items listed on Facebook Marketplace. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Two arrests made locally yesterday

December 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two Russell Springs men were arrested yesterday in separate incidents. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Noah Jones of Russell Springs yesterday morning and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, and possession […]
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