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Suspect in CU murder makes first court appearance

February 27, 2024 Zac Oakes

The man accused of murdering a Campbellsville University student in his dorm room over the weekend made his first court appearance yesterday. 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera made his first appearance in Taylor District Court yesterday, […]

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Date set for annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby

February 27, 2024 Zac Oakes

Organizers have set the date for the annual Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby. The 36th annual Catch a Rainbow Event is scheduled for June 1. The free event is held each year at Wolf […]

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Karen Sue Roy, age 68, of Russell Springs

February 26, 2024 Sean Hammond

Karen Sue Roy, age 68, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Friday, March 04 1955, in Albany, Kentucky. She was the daughter of:Mother – […]

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Dianne Dee Fuller, age 67, of Russell Springs

February 26, 2024 Sean Hammond

Dianne Dee Fuller, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. She was 67 years of age. Dianne was born on August 17, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter […]

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Lady Lakers take on Monroe in district tournament tonight, Metcalfe advances to play Lakers on Tuesday

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will begin postseason play tonight, taking on Monroe County in 16th District tournament action. The 2-seed Lady Lakers will take on the 3-seed Lady Falcons in the second game of […]

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Russell County man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearm

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

A federal grand jury indicted a Russell County man on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced a federal indictment against 29-year-old Damien N. […]

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Abrell named Player of the Game in Southern KY Middle School All-Star Game

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County 8th grader Addy Abrell was named Player of the Game in the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star Game over the weekend. Abrell participated in the all-star game over the weekend and earned Player […]

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RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins gold at ACS February Frenzy

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade volleyball team won gold at the Allen County-Scottsville February Frenzy over the weekend. The Lady Lakers went 5-0 on the day to capture the tournament championship. Round 1 […]

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Campbellsville University student charged with murder in death of fellow student

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville University student was arrested and charged with murder in the death of another student at Campbellsville University. Officers with the Campbellsville Police Department arrested 21-year-old Charles “Zeke” Escalera Saturday evening and charged him […]

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Bill to end Daylight Saving Time in Kentucky introduced

February 26, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill that would put an end to Daylight Saving Time in Kentucky has been filed in the Kentucky House of Representatives. House Bill 674 was filed late last week. The bill would exempt the […]

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