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UK Men’s Basketball releases 25-26 schedule
Kentucky Men’s Basketball has released the official 25-26 schedule. You can catch the action live on Laker Country 104.9 all season!
Month: October 2025
Obituaries
Louise Bradshaw, age 83, of Jamestown
Louise Bradshaw, 83, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, October 5th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Pulaski County. Louise was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 15, 1942, a daughter of the late […]
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50th celebration at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery postponed due to government shutdown
Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has announced that the hatchery’s 50th celebration night scheduled for this week has been postponed due to the government shutdown. This year marks 50 years since the hatchery […]
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Two candidates file intent to run for Jamestown Mayor
Two candidates have filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to run for Jamestown Mayor next year. City Councilman Dwight Richards and Jamestown resident Brian Young have filed paperwork to run for mayor in […]
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Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions
Rain is in the forecast today, but it’s not expected to make much of a dent in the dry conditions across Russell County. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists Russell County and […]
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Mississippi man arrested by Russell Springs Police
A Mississippi man was arrested by Russell Springs Police last night. Russell Springs Police arrested 45-year-old Chad Thiroux and charged him with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]
Obituaries
Doris VanArsdale Miller, age 83, of Jamestown
Doris VanArsdale Miller, 83, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, October 5th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Doris was born in Columbia, KY on June 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Floy (Burris) […]
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Adair County man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges
An Adair County man was indicted on multiple charges including possession of child pornography. 25-year-old Austin Beard of Adair County was indicted by a grand jury last week on 5 counts of possession of matter […]
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Thomas reaches 100 career goals
Russell County Lady Laker Soccer Senior Adriana Thomas was recognized following Saturday’s district championship for reaching the 100 career goal milestone. Following Saturday’s district championship, Thomas currently has 105 career goals, including 23 this year. […]
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Westerfield discusses new pavilion as part of library expansion
The official groundbreaking for The Green at Russell County Public Library is scheduled to take place next Monday. Part of the five-acre expansion includes an indoor/outdoor pavilion that will be a significant asset to the […]