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Lady Lakers outlast Wayne County for 2OT victory; JV team wins by 35

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

Last night’s game between the Russell County Lady Lakers and the Wayne County Lady Cardinals went into double overtime, with the Lady Lakers coming out on top 52-47. After finishing the first quarter tied 12-12, […]

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House bill aims to toughen penalties for selling vape, tobacco products to minors

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill being proposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives is aiming to toughen penalties for stores that sell vape or tobacco products to minors. House Bill 142 was introduced last week and would strengthen […]

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Fiscal court opts to change time of monthly meeting

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court has opted to change the time of its regular monthly meeting. The fiscal court will continue to hold its regular monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month, but […]

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Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum is the new chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. This committee crafts policies relating to the unemployment insurance program, worker safety, and workforce development, along with […]

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Russell Springs Police Dept. welcomes new officer

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department recently welcomed a new officer. Kendall Catron was sworn in as the newest member of the city’s police department earlier this week. Mayor Eddie Thomas performed the swearing-in ceremony for […]

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Investigation underway in fatal Pulaski County shooting

January 10, 2024 Zac Oakes

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting that occurred in Pulaski County over the weekend. According to multiple reports, the shooting occurred late Saturday night in the Science Hill community resulting in the death […]

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Danny Joe Dudgeon, 61, of Jamestown

January 9, 2024 Sean Hammond

Danny Joe Dudgeon, 61, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, January 8th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KYDanny was born in Campbellsville, KY on July 16, 1962, a son of Juanita (Shively) and Willie Joe […]

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Joyce Lee Ettner, age 70, of Jamestown

January 9, 2024 Sean Hammond

Joyce Lee Ettner, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 70 years of age. Born February 11, 1953, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, she was […]

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James P. “J.P.” Warner, age 95, of Liberty

January 9, 2024 Sean Hammond

James P. “J.P.” Warner, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home. He was 95. Born on March 15, 1928, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late […]

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Lakers comeback falls short against Southwestern; Lady Lakers host Wayne County tonight

January 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers made a strong effort to come back against Southwestern last night, but ultimately fell on the road by a score of 79-77. The Lakers trailed 73-58 in the fourth quarter but […]

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