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Challenging non-conference slate allows UK to learn lessons early on

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Is playing a challenging non-conference schedule against Michigan State, Louisville, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Indiana and St. John’s the best way for coach Mark Pope to prepare his team for a successful season? […]

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Lake level to be slightly lower this week

December 16, 2025 Zac Oakes

In response to cold temperatures coupled with the recent dry conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively managing several lakes across the Cumberland River Basin over the next several days to […]

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Lady Lakers dominate South Warren; Coffey reaches 1,000 career points

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up a dominant win on the road at South Warren Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Spartans 64-31. Aniyah Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 21 points […]

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Jamestown man killed in wreck near Wolf Creek Dam

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was killed as the result of a single-vehicle wreck near Wolf Creek Dam Friday night. The Russell County Coroner’s Office said it was called to the scene at around 9:30 Friday night. […]

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Russell Springs planning to install digital sign outside city hall

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is planning to install a digital sign outside city hall on Main Street. The old clock outside city hall is no longer functioning, and Mayor Eddie Thomas said a digital […]

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School board will meet this evening

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to hear […]

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Russell County Band to host Christmas concert this evening

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band will host its annual Christmas Concert this evening. The concert gets underway at 6:00 this evening at the Russell County Auditorium. The concert will include performances by the middle and […]

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Library opening on delay today due to scheduled utility outage

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will open on a delay at 11:00 this morning due to a scheduled utility outage related to construction at The Green. This outage only impacts the library building and no […]

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Trinity Ward’s dreams coming true at Kentucky

December 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT For as long as she can remember, Trinity Ward dreamed of playing volleyball at the University of Kentucky. She verbally committed to Kentucky before her high school junior season at Louisville Holy […]

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Andrew Kaleb Brewster, age 37, of Jamestown

December 14, 2025 Sean Hammond

Andrew Kaleb Brewster, 37, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, December 12th, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Andrew was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on July 29, 1988, a son of Kathleen (Popplewell) Thomas, of […]

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