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Texas coach Rodney Terry has his dream job and believes Mark Pope feels the same way at Kentucky

October 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Oklahoma coach Porter Moser coached against Kentucky’s Mark Pope when Pope was at BYU and knows what a “good coach” that Pope is. “He teaches great spacing. Offensively he had such — […]

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Greensburg man killed in Adair County collision; two others taken to hospital

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

A collision Saturday night in Adair County claimed the life of a Greensburg man. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Chad Pegg of Greensburg died as a result of the collision. State Police say Pegg […]

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Barbara “Bobbie” Cundiff, age 85, of Jamestown

October 21, 2024 Sean Hammond

Barbara “Bobbie” Cundiff, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. She was 85 years of age. Bobbie was born Tuesday, May 2, 1939, […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Clinton County in district semifinals tonight

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team is back in action tonight, taking on the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs in the 16th District Tournament semifinals. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Bulldogs at […]

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Laker Football falls to Wayne County

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team came up short at home against Wayne County Friday night by a score of 30-21. With the loss, the Lakers fall to 4-5 on the season and are now […]

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Laker Band finishes 2nd at regional competition

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band competed in regional competition at Madison Southern Saturday, coming away with a second-place finish. The Laker Band finished just behind Bourbon County in the Class AAA East Regional and will […]

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Fiscal court provides start-up funds for Bicentennial Committee

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved providing $25,000 in start-up funds for the bicentennial committee. With Russell County’s 200th birthday coming up next year, the bicentennial committee has been working to draw up events to […]

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Russell County saw rise in deer-related collisions last year

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

Fall and winter often means an increase in deer near roadways, which increases the risk of collisions involving deer. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 20 deer-related collisions were reported last year in Russell County. […]

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Three RCMS Football players named All-Conference

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Middle School Football players were named All-Conference as Russell County saw its season come to an end last week. QB – Parker Brumley 87 for 140 passing – 1,501 total passing yards […]

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School board to meet this evening

October 21, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is expected to hear about state assessment data and construction projects, and consider a resolution regarding Kentucky’s Amendment 2 at the board’s regular monthly meeting tonight. The board will […]

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