Month: April 2025

Russell County High School’s Jaxon Fulk signed to continue his cheer career at Western Kentucky University yesterday. Fulk said he appreciated all the support from the community during his time as a Laker and is […]

Russell County teachers recognized at school board meeting

Multiple Russell County teachers were recognized at last night’s board of education meeting. Russell Springs Elementary teacher Sheila Huff was recognized as this month’s Russell County Education Association Employee of the Month. Five teachers that […]

Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday morning. 24-year-old Carlos Vazquez-Perez was arrested and charged with criminal mischief first degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, and […]

New UK wide receivers coach wants receivers focused on game day

by LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky receivers coach L’Damian Washington spent the previous two seasons as the wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator at South Florida after spending the 2022 season at Oklahoma. He was […]

Howard V. Gaskins, age 82, of Russell Springs

April 21, 2025 Sean Hammond

Howard V. Gaskins, 82 years of age, of Russell Springs, departed for his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Russell County Hospital. Howard was born on June 20, 1942, in Jamestown, a […]

KY State Police release details on fatal wreck early Sunday morning

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released details regarding a fatal wreck in the Sano community early yesterday morning. State Police say the wreck occurred at around 1:15 yesterday morning on Sano Mount Olive Road. […]

Laker Baseball defeats Metcalfe, falls to Logan

The Laker Baseball team defeated Metcalfe County Friday night by a score of 18-2. Mayes Gosser finished with 3 hits and 4 runs batted in. Carter Stapp finished with 2 hits and 5 runs batted […]

Adair man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Sano crash

An Adair County man is charged with vehicular homicide following a fatal collision in the Sano community late Saturday night. 31-year-old David Cecil King was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide when under the influence […]

McGowan breaks fast-pitch single-season home run record, Lady Lakers go 1-2 over weekend

Russell County junior Rylen McGowan broke the school fast-pitch softball record for home runs in a season by hitting her 9th home run over the weekend. Home run #9 came in Russell County’s victory over […]

City provides update on Shogun progress

Russell Springs Economic Director Jeramy Coffey gave a Shogun restaurant update at the most recent city council meeting. Coffey said the project went out to bid earlier this month. Bids are open for 30 days […]