Month: April 2025

Nearly 2,200 workers commute to Russell County, according to a new report. The Kentucky Center for Statistics Commuting Report says more than 600 workers commute from Adair County and just under 250 commute from Pulaski […]

RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Campbellsville

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Campbellsville by a score of 4-3 last night. Jayde Lawless and Farrah Polston each finished with 2 goals in the win. Andrea Hernandez had 5 […]

Resolution to rename Highway 127 in memory of Phipps signed by Beshear

Yesterday on local news, we reported the bill that would name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the legislature. That bill has now been signed by Kentucky […]

Fourth person injured in Somerset house fire dies

The fourth person who was injured in a house fire in Somerset two weeks ago has passed away. 53-year-old Brian Puteet passed away last Friday at the University of Louisville Hospital from injuries sustained in […]

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Judge Executive Randy Marcum said county road crews have been working on a damaged road in the Manntown area. The damage occurred from flooding that happened last month, causing the side of the road to […]

Kam Williams is first transfer to commit to UK this cycle

by LARRY VAUGHT Because Kentucky is “very slanted toward a pro-style” offense with a lot of ball movement it is easier in a lot of ways for coach Mark Pope to find players that fit […]

Boil Water Advisory issued for Lynch Road, Parks Ridge Road

Russell Springs Utilities has issued a boil water advisory starting at Lynch Road and extending to the end of Parks Ridge Road. The advisory is necessary due to a water main being hit in the […]

RCMS Track competes at Pulaski

The Russell County Middle School track team competed at Pulaski County on Monday. Girls 100 M Hurdles-Marley Pickard 1st, Victoria Strong 2nd 100 M Dash-Marley Pickard 3rd, Lyla Root 8th 200 M Dash-Marley Pickard 6th, […]

McGowan homers twice, but Lady Lakers fall to Wayne County

Rylen McGowan hit her third and fourth home runs of the season last night, but the Lady Lakers fell to Wayne County by a score of 14-3. McGowan drove in all three runs as part […]

Laker Baseball to host Metcalfe County tonight

The Laker Baseball team will be in district action tonight, hosting Metcalfe County. The Lakers hold a 1-0 record in district play, while the Hornets are 0-1 in district. First pitch for tonight’s matchup between […]