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Jerelene Ballenger Cummings, age 82, of Jamestown

November 20, 2024 Sean Hammond
Jerelene Ballenger Cummings, age 82, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, November 19 2024 at her residence. She was born on Monday, January 19 1942, in Jamestown, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]
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Secretary of State Adams speaks to RC Chamber

November 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams was the guest speaker at yesterday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting. Adams focused much of his presentation on his office’s role with elections, and said he’s particularly proud of implementing […]
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Smith receives EKU Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award

November 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County native Braxton Smith recently received the Eastern Kentucky University School of Aviation Distinguished Graduate Award for Fall 2024. Smith, who graduated from Russell County High School in 2022, is set to graduate in […]
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Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

November 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was indicted in Adair County recently. An Adair County grand jury indicted John Arnold Norton of Russell Springs on charges of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, operating on […]
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School board approves drainage, paving projects

November 20, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved two drainage and paving projects at this week’s meeting. The projects totaled around $84,800.
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Boil water advisory lifted

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
*** This boil water advisory was lifted as of 11 a.m. Wednesday. *** A boil water advisory remains in effect for several Russell Springs water customers. The advisory is in effect for West Highway 80 […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested this morning

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 44-year-old Joy E. Patterson was arrested and charged with hindering prosecution or apprehension – second degree and resisting arrest. She was […]
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RCHS Basketball teams open season in two weeks

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will officially open their seasons two weeks from today. The Lakers and Lady Lakers play their season openers on the road on Tuesday, December […]
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Laker Band has busy schedule coming up

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
With marching season over, the Russell County Laker Marching Band still has a busy upcoming schedule with several events coming up. Band Director Curtis Ervin discussed a few of those upcoming events on Community Conversations […]
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Russell County Bowling gets season underway

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Mighty Laker Bowling team opened its season hosting the Campbellsville Eagles at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. The Lakers were defeated 9 games to 0 in their opening match. High scores for our Lakers […]
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