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Russell Springs man indicted in Adair County

July 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was recently indicted in Adair County. Waylon Polston of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including trafficking in marijuana between 8 ounces and 5 pounds, possession of a controlled substance second […]
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Jayden Quaintance says UK has a lot of tremendous defensive players this season

July 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Jayden Quaintance is still recovering from a knee injury suffered late in his freshman season at Arizona State last season but he’s making his presence felt at Kentucky. He averaged 2.6 […]
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Fiscal court takes step toward legalizing side-by-side vehicles on county roadways

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court met this morning, and magistrates discussed the new state law permitting side-by-sides and certain other ATVs to be street-legal. The fiscal court passed a motion to allow County Attorney Kevin […]
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Temporary Closure Set for U.S. 127 Over Dam

July 14, 2025 Sean Hammond
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close a portion of U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Friday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. The closure is […]
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Trio of Russell County Youth Baseball teams win championships

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
Three Russell County Youth Baseball teams won their respective Cal Ripken State Tournaments over the weekend. Russell County’s 12U Majors, 10U Minors, and 8U Coach Pitch teams won the Western Kentucky Cal Ripken championships. The […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning. The court is expected to open bids for the crumb rubber grant, which is produced from scrap tires and can be used in road projects. The […]
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RCH Community Health Screenings get underway today

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings get underway today. The health screenings will take place daily through Saturday, from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell Springs Elementary Gymnasium. Each of the days are open blood […]
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Pair arrested on drug charges

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County residents were arrested by state police on drug charges Saturday afternoon. 33-year-old Denishia N. Brown was charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree – drug unspecified and possession of drug […]
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Mayor discusses softball field project

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is currently working on a project aimed at improving the softball field at the old Russell Springs Elementary School, known as the Charlene Harris Educational Center or the Somerset Community […]
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Genuine UK coaches impressed 5-star Savvy Swords

July 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Savvy Swords had her choice of where she wanted to play her college basketball but ultimately picked Kentucky and coach Kenny Brooks over UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame and Michigan (her sister, […]
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