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Hospital Board to meet this evening

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. The meeting is open to the public. […]

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National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The National Parks Service is investigating a reported theft and vandalism that took place at the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy. The National Parks Service said staff at the park recently discovered wood […]

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Delaynee Rodriguez has unlimited ability according to UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Delaynee Rodriguez is a versatile gymnast who competed in the all-around competition in 10 meets her freshman season with a season-best score of 39.450. She competed in bars, beam and floor in […]

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Timmy Lewis Walters, age 60, of Russell Springs

January 27, 2025 Sean Hammond

Timmy Lewis Walters, age 60, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1964, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son […]

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Jackie Gosser Russell, age 89, of Russell Springs

January 27, 2025 Sean Hammond

Jackie Gosser Russell, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Liberty Care Center. She was born on Tuesday, February 05, 1935, in Russell County, Kentucky. She was the daughter […]

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Lakers host Wayne County tonight; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tomorrow

January 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will host the Wayne County Cardinals tonight. Tip-off for tonight’s game at Laker Gym is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lady Lakers will be at home tomorrow, hosting McCreary Central. That […]

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Russell County swimmers recognized at region meet

January 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Jacob Phillips was named the Region 3 Swimmer of the Meet this past weekend at the region swim meet at the Russell County ANC. Phillips and Alexa Stephens were also named to the […]

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County Attorney’s Office looking to speed up process on addressing nuisances

January 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer presented an amendment to the Russell County Fiscal Court recently to a 1992 county ordinance regarding solid waste that would allow the county attorney’s office to speed up the process […]

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Jamestown man arrested Friday evening

January 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested Friday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Robert C. Lee was arrested and charged with assault 4th degree – domestic violence, wanton endangerment first degree, and unlawful imprisonment […]

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Bardstown man arrested locally by KSP

January 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Bardstown man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police Saturday evening. 44-year-old Christopher Brown was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain insurance, and multiple other traffic […]

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