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Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

February 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

A bill that would lower the age to apply for a driver’s permit in Kentucky from 16 to 15 continues to move forward in the state legislature. State Representative Josh Branscum was on Community Conversation […]

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Marcum declares February month to recognize Gifted and Talented students

February 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum signed a proclamation yesterday declaring February as the month to honor Russell County’s Gifted and Talented students. The gifted and talented students have been researching Russell County’s history with […]

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Mark Pope has confidence in freshman Travis Perry

February 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Before Travis Perry made his first collegiate start at Texas, he got a pep talk from coach Mark Pope that included video clips of what he had done well this season. “Just […]

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Margie Tucker, age 68, of Jamestown

February 24, 2025 Sean Hammond

Margie Tucker, age 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, February 21 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, April 26 1956, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

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Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County in district tourney opener; face Metcalfe tonight

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs yesterday in the 16th District tournament by a score of 51-47. Three Lady Lakers finished the game with double digits in the scoring column. […]

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Fire crews called out to Saturday night house fire

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Jamestown and Russell Springs fire crews were called out Saturday night at around 10:30 to a house fire in the Stephens Ridge area. Fire crews were called to a home on Holt Drive with a […]

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Lakers fall in regular season finale at Pulaski; begin district tournament tomorrow

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell in its regular season finale to Pulaski County Friday night by a score of 70-69 in overtime. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 18 points, followed by Owen […]

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School board to meet this evening

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The school board is expected to discuss the ongoing middle school canopy project. That project would create a canopy between the […]

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Laker Swim has strong showing at state

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim team had a strong showing in state competition over the weekend. The team came home with a 23rd overall finish. Jacob Phillips finished 11th in 200 Freestyle & 4th in the 100 […]

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RCMS 7th grade volleyball wins conference championship

February 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th grade volleyball team brought home a conference championship on Saturday. The Lady Lakers defeated Hart County 2-1 in the semifinals, moving on to the championship where the Lady Lakers […]

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