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Terry Burchett, 68, of Russell Springs

March 9, 2025 Sean Hammond
Terry Burchett, 68, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 7th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Terry was born in Russell Springs, KY on October 23, 1956, a son of the late Dalphia […]
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Loy signs with WKU Football

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County senior Owen Loy made it official Friday afternoon, signing to play football at Western Kentucky University. Loy was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Lakers, finishing his high school football career with […]
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Laker Basketball to hold senior recognition, inter squad scrimmage tonight

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team will hold an inter-squad scrimmage and senior recognition tonight. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized, with the event getting underway at 6 p.m. Tonight’s event at Russell County High […]
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Coffey says city working to recruit new business for Bargain Hunt building

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
With the recent closure of Bargain Hunt, Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey said the city is reaching out to companies as they look to recruit a new business. TJX Holdings owns stores such […]
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Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
We’re continuing to track a bill in the state legislature that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. That bill passed through committee and now heads to the full senate for […]
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Health Department says no confirmed measles cases in Lake Cumberland area

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
After social media posts circulated earlier this week about a case of measles in Pulaski County, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced that there are currently no confirmed cases of measles in the Lake […]
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Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, assault charges

March 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested on strangulation and assault charges late last night. 34-year-old David Ross was arrested and charged with strangulation first degree, assault fourth degree (child abuse), assault fourth degree (domestic violence), alcohol […]
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Resolution to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Joshua Phipps passes through KY House

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
A resolution filed by Representative Josh Branscum to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the Kentucky House today. The resolution was introduced in January, and […]
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Diego Hernandez Perez, age 43, of Russell Springs

March 6, 2025 Sean Hammond
Diego Hernandez Perez, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington.  He was 43 years of age. Born November 26, 1981, in Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico, […]
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Laker Band has been busy in 2025

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Band has been busy in 2025. Band Director Curtis Ervin gave an update on the latest happenings with the band program. Ervin also said the band has a big event coming […]
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