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Russell Springs Christmas Parade award winners

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs has announced the award winners from this year’s Christmas parade. Best Dressed Windows on Main Street – First National Bank Best Antique/Classic Car – JD Grider Best Youth Entry – […]
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Christmas on the Square will be final Bicentennial event of the year

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The upcoming Christmas on the Square event will be the final Bicentennial event of the year. The Russell County Bicentennial Committee has been involved with hosting and partnering in pre-existing events through the year to […]
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Eli Fire Dept responds to house fire Saturday night

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire just before 10:00 Saturday night. Fire crews were called out to a home on J. Tucker Lane just off Highway 1383 Saturday night. When they […]
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Russell Springs, Eli Fire Departments responds to structure and vehicle fire on Friday

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a structure and vehicle fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called out to Cleveland Road off East Highway 80 and found a mobile home, garage, and 13 vehicles on […]
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KY 80 Fishing Creek Bridge reduced to one lane beginning today

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Highway 80 Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane this week, beginning today. The District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office said the bridge will be reduced to one lane as […]
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Pulaski man arrested on multiple charges

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was arrested on multiple charges over the weekend. Russell Springs Police arrested 47-year-old Billy Bailey Friday night. Bailey was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, and […]
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UK signee Maddyn Greenway ‘not scared of anything’

December 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Brooks had been waiting for almost a year to be allowed to talk about Minnesota high school point guard Maddyn Greenway, one of the nation’s elite basketball players. She signed with […]
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Jackie F. Bernard, age 83, of Russell Springs

November 30, 2025 Sean Hammond
Jackie F. Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. He was 83 years of age. Born on February 18, 1942, in Russell County, he was a […]
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Mayrene Hammond, age 93, Formerly of Russell Springs

November 29, 2025 Sean Hammond
Mayrene Hammond, of Bee Spring, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 93 years of age. Born on September 23, 1932, in Russell […]
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David Kimbler, age 82, of Jamestown

November 29, 2025 Sean Hammond
David Kimbler, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, November 28, 2025. He was 82 years of age. Born March 19, 1943, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late William […]
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