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Month: January 2025

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Mary Orlena Sneed, age 92, of Russell Springs

January 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Mary Orlena Sneed, widow of the late Bro. E. L. Sneed, earned her reward, passed from this earthly life and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2025, having attained the age of […]

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Martin Luther King Day closings for Monday

January 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

Several offices are closed Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse is closed for business Monday due to the holiday, as are city halls in Russell Springs and […]

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Adair County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on charges including rape and sodomy Thursday night. 21-year-old Nathan Paul Rybicki was arrested and charged with rape third degree, sodomy third degree, and promoting or procuring the use […]

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Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action tonight as part of a doubleheader at Laker Gym, hosting Southwestern. The Lady Lakers and Lady Warriors will tip off at 6 p.m. with […]

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Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Tomorrow is the kickoff celebration for Russell County’s Bicentennial. Tomorrow’s event will take place at the Russell County ANC and will feature students from Russell County’s Gifted and Talented program reenacting historic events from Russell […]

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RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season this week, winning 2 of 3 over Green County, with 7th and 8th grade teams coming out on top and 6th grade falling […]

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Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

On Thursday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center. The Lakers defeated the Cardinals 7 games to 0.  High scores were Chase White 243, Phillip Muthler 173, Ben Jager […]

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Jamestown water tank project nearly complete

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Mayor Regena Hinton told council members at last night’s meeting the city is nearing the completion of its water tank project that has been in the works for a little over two years. The new […]

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Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in December

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in the month of December. Sheriff Derek Polston reported 505 calls for service last month, made 47 arrests, and performed 95 traffic stops. Sheriff’s […]

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Bill would lower age for driver’s permit to 15

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

A bill before the Kentucky legislature would lower the age requirement for a driver’s permit in the state of Kentucky to 15 years old. The current requirement is a person must be at least 16 […]

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