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Danny Tucker, age 80, of Russell Springs

March 26, 2025 Sean Hammond

Danny Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Jewish Hospital, in Louisville. He was 80 years of age. Born February 16, 1945, in Casey County, he was a son of the […]

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Benny Smith, age 62, of Russell Springs

March 26, 2025 Sean Hammond

Benny Smith, age 62, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was loved by many, and he loved more than his […]

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McGowan strike out 10 as Lakers defeat Lincoln County

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

It was a big night for Russell County senior Ayden McGowan, as he struck out 10 batters to lead Russell County to a 5-1 victory over Lincoln County in the 2A section semifinals last night. […]

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Russell County grand jury has busy day, handing up 34 indictments.

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed up several indictments yesterday. A total of 34 individuals were indicted. Those indicted included the following individuals: Allen Booher, 51 of Albany; Clifford Kennedy, age 40; and Durward E. […]

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Hart pitches one-hit shutout, McGowan homers as Lady Lakers win big at Lincoln

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Addison Hart pitched a one-hit shutout and the Lady Laker bats exploded as Russell County Softball picked up a 13-0 win on the road at Lincoln County last night. Hart gave up just one hit […]

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DeVore selected as Kentucky TSA President

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School junior Marlei DeVore was selected as the Kentucky Technology Student Association President yesterday. TSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization made up of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and […]

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RCMS Lakers score 21 runs in win over Monroe

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team had a big night at the plate, scoring 21 runs in a shutout win over Monroe County. Aidan Huckaby drove in a team-high 4 runs on the […]

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Russell County hosts first track meet at new facility

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County held its first track meet at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. The contest featured athletes from Russell County High School, along with Cumberland County, Pulaski County, and Southwestern. Here’s a look at […]

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Beshear signs bill lowering driver’s permit age to 15

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Over the last several weeks, we’ve reported on a bill that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. Governor Andy Beshear signed that bill yesterday, making it law. The bill has […]

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Jamestown Council to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow evening. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. to discuss taking in Ponderosa Pike as a city street. That is the lone item on the […]

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