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Area arrests made Wednesday morning

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Three area arrests have been made this morning. 57-year-old Ernest Bradley Foley of Jamestown was arrested by Jamestown Police at around 1:00 this afternoon. He’s charged with theft by unlawful taking more than $1,000 but […]
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City of Russell Springs warning of email scam

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is warning residents about an email scam. Some local residents have received an email claiming to be a representative from the city government. The email even has the name and […]
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Second child involved in crash in Sano community passes away

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
A second child involved in a single-vehicle crash in the Sano community on Easter has passed away from injuries sustained in the wreck. 12-year-old David King Jr. passed away at the University of Kentucky Hospital […]
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Laker Sports teams in action tomorrow

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Multiple Russell County Laker teams will be in action tomorrow. The Laker Baseball team is set to host Somerset tomorrow evening. The Lady Laker Softball team will take on Cumberland County in a district matchup […]
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15 indicted by grand jury

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
15 individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Zachary Grider, age 33, of Russell Springs, charged with unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor […]
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First National Bank hosts 40th annual Hall of Fame Banquet

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
First National Bank of Russell Springs hosted its 40th annual Hall of Fame Banquet last night. Eight Russell County High School seniors were recognized at the event. The seniors were selected by their club sponsors […]
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Today is Free Dump Day

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Today is Free Dump Day at the Russell County Landfill. Free Dump Day will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is for Russell County residents only. No tires or paint cans will be […]
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Russell County Hospital added to UK Healthcare/Norton Stroke Care Network

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Hospital is the newest member of the UK Healthcare/Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network. Russell County Hospital joins 40 other healthcare affiliates across the state to join this network. Hospital officials say the membership […]
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K-9 that served Russell County Sheriff’s Office set to retire

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
A K-9 that served the Russell County Sheriff’s Office is set to retire May 1. K-9 Matt, who has served both the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Columbia Police Department, will soon retire. K-9 Matt […]
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Phelps named LWC Teacher of the Year

April 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County native JC Phelps was recently recognized as the Lindsey Wilson College Teacher of the Year. Phelps received the award from the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association. Phelps was presented the award at […]
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