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Russell County avoids major storms

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County avoided major storms last night. Russell County went under a severe thunderstorm warning from about 1:30 until 2:30 this morning. However, there haven’t been any reports of widespread damage. Heavy damage was reported […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team defeated Adair County 4-3 yesterday. Raelyn Warriner led Russell County with two hits and an RBI. Kerigan Aaron drove in two runs for Russell County. Allie […]
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Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County saw an increase in the number of people who live and work in the county. The latest report uses data from 2022. That data shows Russell County saw a roughly 6.2 percent increase […]
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Jamestown man arrested on burglary, assault charges

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested on burglary and assault charges last night. 41-year-old David C. Mann was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with robbery first degree, burglary second degree, assault fourth […]
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15-year-olds can begin applying for driver’s permit

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
15-year-olds can now begin applying for appointments for the driver’s permit written exam. 15-year-olds can schedule appointments through the Kentucky State Police website. Appointments are limited, so parents and teens are asked to check back […]
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Mark Pope looking forward to renewed UK-IU series

April 3, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky played in Indianapolis last weekend in the NCAA Tournament and will be back at Lucas Oil Stadium Dec. 27, 2026, to play Indiana. The Kentucky-Indiana series will start back next season […]
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Adair woman arrested on sex abuse, conspiracy to murder charges

April 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Adair County woman was taken into custody today on charges including sexual abuse and conspiracy to murder. Reports are 27-year-old Elena K. Bardin was arrested by Kentucky State Police earlier this afternoon. She’s charged […]
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J. V. Selby, age 89, of Russell Springs

April 2, 2025 Sean Hammond
J. V. Selby, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, April 01, 2025, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Sunday, March 01, 1936, in Jamestown, Ky. He was the son […]
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McGowan & Melton combine for 13 strikeouts in RCHS win; RCMS Lakers lose close one to Mercer

April 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Laker Baseball team defeated Metcalfe County in a district matchup last night by a score of 2-1. The Lakers were led by the pitching duo of Ayden McGowan and Blane […]
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RCHS Lady Laker Softball falls to Adair; RCMS defeats Wayne

April 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Junior Rylen McGowan connected on two more home runs last night, but the Lady Lakers fell to the visiting Adair County Lady Indians by a score of 12-4. McGowan finished the night with 3 hits […]
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