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Man flown out following wreck on Bernard Ridge

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a single-vehicle wreck on Bernard Ridge yesterday afternoon. The wreck occurred at around 1 p.m. yesterday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said […]

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Phipps honored during fallen officer ceremony

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps was honored during a ceremony organized by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation yesterday. Phipps was honored, along with fallen Winchester Police Department Sergeant William “Marty” Jackson, who […]

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RSVFD to begin collecting Crusade for Children donations today

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department will begin collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children today. Fire department volunteers will be set up at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 near First […]

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Truck & Tractor Pull highlights Friday events at the fair

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The KTPA Truck and Tractor Pull highlights tonight’s events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The truck and tractor pull is scheduled to get underway at 7 this evening on the main track. Tonight’s schedule […]

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Jamestown Market returning next Saturday

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Market will be returning next Saturday. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton provided more details about the market. Jamestown City Hall can be reached at 270-343-4594.

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Sean Woods thinks 25-26 Wildcats will be tougher, more physical

June 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sean Woods did not play with Mark Pope at Kentucky but he knows plenty about Pope and closely watched his first season as UK’s head coach. Woods, one of “The Unforgettables” who […]

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This Summer at the Star Theater!

June 5, 2025 Riley Coffey

Virgil Goes to Hollywood” is coming to the Star Theater this summer—June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29!Directed by Brad Barnes. Tickets are $12 (All Ages | Rated PG). When small-town dreamer Virgil sends his […]

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London man arrested on drug charges early this morning

June 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

A London man was arrested on drug charges early this morning by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 49-year-old Gary Anderson was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with […]

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Floral Hall Winners

June 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

We have the grand champions from the Floral Hall at this year’s Russell County Fair. In the Open Class: Flowers – Teresa Ellis Baked Foods – Amanda Overstreet Photography – Brent Kimbler Paintings/Art – Tina […]

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Shooting investigation underway in Pulaski County

June 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

A shooting investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County. A man was reportedly shot at a residence in Science Hill sometime yesterday afternoon. The man, whose name was not released, was transported to the hospital […]

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