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Playing netball in Australia helped Amelia Hassett develop her basketball skills

July 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Growing up in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, Amelia Hassett played a lot of different sports. The 6-foot-3 Kentucky senior played cricket for a few years and then started rhythmic gymnastics. “I […]

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Brenda Wilson, age 75, of Russell Springs

July 23, 2025 Sean Hammond

Brenda Wilson, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, July 23 2025 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was born on Thursday, March 09 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County has been approved for federal public assistance from the tornado that struck Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on May 16. Russell County was one of 36 Kentucky counties approved for federal public assistance […]

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Laker Golf gets season underway in Glasgow

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team got its season underway in Glasgow this week, playing in the Barren County Invitational on Monday. The Lakers finished the day with a team score of 323. Noah McMillin led Russell […]

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16 people indicted by grand jury

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury met yesterday, returning indictments against 16 individuals. Those indicted include the following: Brandon G. Luttrell, age 42 of Russell Springs, charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, […]

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Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital had another successful year for the annual community health screenings. The screenings wrapped up this past Saturday, and Thompson said the hospital served nearly 1,200 people […]

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County officials encourage residents to have easily visible address markers

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

County officials are encouraging residents to make sure their numeric address is easily visible from the road. Russell County 911 Mapping Coordinator Ashley Coffey said having an easily visible marker is important if first responders […]

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Lady Laker Golf starts 2025 season strong

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Golf team got its 2025 season off to a strong start this week, finishing second overall in the Wayne County tournament at Burnside Island. The Lady Lakers finished the day with a […]

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School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

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Two people arrested following traffic stop

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop on East Highway 80 last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52-year-old Shane M. Grant of Jamestown and 50-year-old Brenda Martin of Russell Springs. Grant was […]

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