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Linda W. Whitson, age 86, of Russell Springs

May 27, 2025 Sean Hammond
Linda W. Whitson, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1938, […]
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Lakers fall to Warren East in region tournament

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team fell in a close one in the region tournament yesterday evening to Warren East by a score of 4-3. Ayden McGowan and Owen Loy each finished with 2 hits for the […]
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School board discusses potential practice area for Laker Band

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
At its most recent meeting, the Russell County Board of Education discussed the potential new practice area for the Laker Band. The topic was raised last month after discussions between Band Director Curtis Ervin and […]
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Russell County unemployment tied for lowest in area last month

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s unemployment rate was tied for the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area during the month of April. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 3.9 percent unemployment rate in Russell County last month. […]
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Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]
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FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
A FEMA mobile station will be available today to assist those who were affected by the recent tornado. The mobile station will be set up at Fairview Baptist Church at the intersection of East Highway […]
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School board will meet in special session this morning

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board is expected to address multiple items including the proposed marching band practice area. The board will meet at 8 a.m. […]
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Sweden’s Elsa Vadfors got a “late start” playing basketball and will continue her career at Kentucky

May 27, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Elsa Vadfors, a 6-foot-5 center from Sweden, recently signed with the University of Kentucky. Vadfors, 19, played for Uppsala Basket, a Swedish club team, where she averaged 1.2 points and 2.9 rebounds […]
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Lakers take on Warren East in first round of region tournament

May 26, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team will take on Warren East in the first round of the 4th Region Tournament today. The Lakers will play in the third game of the day at Nick Denes Field at […]
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School board to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

May 26, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow morning. The board is expected to take up multiple items regarding the proposed marching band practice area. The board will meet at 8 […]
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