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Adair man sentenced to more than 15 years in federal drug trafficking case

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in an alleged drug trafficking operation. 38-year-old Frederick Ennis was sentenced to 15 years and 3 months in […]
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Jasper Johnson has a personality that teammates like and believe will help make him a special player this season

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky fans will get to see freshman Jasper Johnson for the first time at UK’s Pro Day Oct. 7 and then again at Big Blue Madness on Oct. 11. He’s the highest […]
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Redith Mae Coe Withers, age 86, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Russell Springs

October 1, 2025 Sean Hammond
Redith Mae Coe Withers, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital, in Jeffersonville. She was 86 years of age. Born on June 23, 1939, […]
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St. Catharine man arrested on arson, other charges

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A St. Catharine man was arrested on arson and other charges early this morning. 45-year-old Brandon M. Gadberry was arrested and charged with arson first degree, wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading police on […]
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Keith D. Marcum, 88, of Jamestown

October 1, 2025 Sean Hammond
Keith D. Marcum, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 29th, at Russell County Hospital. Keith was born in Jamestown, KY on December 7, 1936, a son of the late Ada Pearl (Mann) and Owen […]
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Laker Soccer falls to FCA; RCHS Volleyball, RCMS Lady Laker Basketball victorious

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Soccer team fell to Foundation Christian Academy last night by a score of 2-0. The Lakers wrap up the regular season tomorrow with a trip to Somerset. The Lady Laker Volleyball team was […]
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County property tax bills mailed out

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
Property tax bills will soon be landing in mailboxes across the county. More than $13 million in tax bills were sent out this year by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Those who pay their tax […]
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Coffey discusses status of Shogun in Russell Springs

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs is still in the works. Progress on the new restaurant has slowed due to some architectural and engineering issues, but the restaurant still plans to locate in Russell Springs, […]
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RSPD arrests Somerset man on drug charges

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was arrested last night on drug charges. 48-year-old Brett Wilford was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a […]
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Shannon Spake appreciates her time covering Kentucky

October 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky fan favorite Shannon Spake launched “Spake Up Podcast” in June and has had a variety of guests and joining her in a few weeks will be Arkansas coach John Calipari. He […]
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