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Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from several citizens regarding a proposed solar farm in the county at yesterday’s meeting. For about 45 minutes, local residents expressed concerns about the proposed solar farm and battery […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball hosts Cumberland County for final district game, Senior Night

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team will host Cumberland County tonight in the final district game of the regular season. Tonight will also be senior night for the Lady Lakers. Freshman, JV and varsity teams will […]
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Man flown out following motorcycle wreck in Adair County

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
A man was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a motorcycle wreck in Adair County late last week. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 43-year-old Levi Abbott of Columbia was operating a motorcycle […]
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Clinton County man indicted on human trafficking, rape charges

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man was recently indicted in connection to a decades-old child sexual abuse investigation. 62-year-old James Shelton was indicted on charges including human trafficking – forced labor, rape 1st degree, incest, sexual abuse […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department has responded to more than 350 calls this year

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
It’s been a busy year for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. At last week’s city council meeting, Fire Chief Bobby Johnson reported the department has responded to more than 350 calls this year. Last […]
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Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will close early today due to computer system upgrades. City Hall will close at 2 p.m. today for the upgrades. City hall will return to normal operating hours tomorrow.
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Otega Oweh could make big jump in Year 2 at Kentucky

October 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Otega Oweh came into last season at Kentucky with no big expectations being placed on him. He comes into his second season at UK being projected as a potential SEC Player of […]
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Owen Henry Thomas, age 91, of Russell Springs

October 13, 2025 Sean Hammond
Owen Henry Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was 91 years of age. Owen was born on June 23, 1934, in […]
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Jimmy E. Luttrell, age 77, of Russell Springs

October 13, 2025 Sean Hammond
Jimmy E. Luttrell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. Born on May 9, 1948, at home in […]
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Laker Soccer wins first region tournament game in program history

October 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team won its first region tournament game in program history last night, defeating the Warren East Raiders by a score of 5-1. Luis Lopez scored a game-high two goals for the Lakers. […]
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