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Owenstown water project nearing completion

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The booster pump project at Owenstown Road is nearing completion. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the finishing touches are being put on the project. The city’s Water & Sewer Supervisor Allen McQueary was at […]
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Laker Bowling defeats Barren County, falls to Green County

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Bowling Team split a pair of matchups last week. Last Tuesday, the Lakers took on Barren County, winning 9 games to 0. High scores for the Lakers were Phillip Muthler – 215, Chase […]
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Chamber of Commerce to meet today

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker for the meeting. Today’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public […]
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Jordan Obi off to strong start this season

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Jordan Obi, a fifth-year graduate student, transferred to UK from Penn last season but then missed the whole season due to a lower leg injury. She’s off to an impressive start this […]
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Two men arrested by sheriff’s office on drug charges

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two men were arrested on drug charges after sheriff’s deputies went to serve an emergency protective order at a residence on McQueary Ridge Road last night. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Stone Bolin […]
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David Rexroat to be grand marshal for upcoming Christmas Parade

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade is coming up. The parade will take place on Saturday, November 29 on Main Street in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said Russell County High School Baseball […]
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RSPD responded to nearly 500 calls last month

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police had a busy month of October. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to nearly 500 calls for service and made 38 total arrests. Russell Springs Police reported 4 total DUI arrests, […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire in wooded area

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire in a wooded area on Sara Lane off East Highway 80 on Friday. Ten members of the fire department responded to the scene. They were […]
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School board to meet this evening

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board is expected to hear an update on the SEED Academy and consider bids for the demolition of an auxiliary building. The board will […]
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Bolin will be guest speaker at tomorrow’s Chamber Luncheon

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes
Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker at tomorrow’s meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Tomorrow’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Russell County Hospital is […]
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