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Lakers, Lady Lakers on the road for district doubleheader at Monroe tonight

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Monroe County. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Falcons beginning at 6 tonight, […]

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Lakers finish as overall runner-up at Monticello Bank Classic

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team finished as the overall runner-up at the Monticello Bank Classic at Wayne County on Friday. After defeating McCreary Central and Pulaski County in the first two rounds of the tournament, the […]

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Lady Lakers win white bracket at Christmas tournament

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team won the white bracket at the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Tournament at Warren Central on Friday. The Lady Lakers finished 2-1 during the tournament, clinching the white bracket with […]

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Clerk’s office closed for vehicle services

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

County Clerk’s Offices across the state, including here in Russell County, are closed for vehicle services as major changes to the statewide database used by clerk’s offices undergoes a major transition. Services unavailable during this […]

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State Police performing traffic safety checkpoints in the area

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]

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City of Albany looking into water issues

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Water issues in neighboring Albany continue to be a concern for city residents and elected officials. According to a report in the Clinton County News, the Albany City Council recently discussed the hiring of an […]

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Russell County Schools back in session today

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be back in session today as Christmas break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]

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Wayne County deputy injured in car accident

January 2, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured in a car accident Friday evening. According to reports, Deputy Travis Bell was taken by EMS to Wayne County Hospital for injuries sustained in the accident, where he […]

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Kenny Grider, age 77, of Jamestown

January 1, 2024 Sean Hammond

Kenny Grider, 77, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 29th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY Kenny was born in Somerset, KY on June 26, 1946, a son of the late Nina (Beck) and […]

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Monticello woman facing robbery, kidnapping charges

January 1, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman has been arrested on numerous felony charges including robbery and kidnapping. According to a report on WKYT Channel 27 of Lexington, Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the arrest was made following […]

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