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Russell County Bicentennial Video
This video, filmed and produced by Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital), celebrates Russell County’s Bicentennial.
Year: 2025
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Lakers, Lady Lakers victorious last night
The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a home doubleheader last night. The Lady Lakers picked up a victory in the first game, defeating Casey County by a score of 76-59. The […]
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Russell County Wrestling regional results
Russell County Laker Wrestling competed in region competition recently. Six wrestlers finished in the top six. 6th Place : Parker Nickel 4th Place : Carson Smith 3rd Place : Eli Iqbal 2nd Place : Tucker […]
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RCMS Volleyball sweeps Campbellsville
The Russell County Middle School Volleyball team picked up three victories in a sweep over Campbellsville at home last night. The 6th grade team won in three sets, while 7th and 8th grade each won […]
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Ford supports increase in NTI days for schools
Yesterday on local news, we reported Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher is asking state legislators to grant school districts more Non-Traditional Instruction, or NTI, days to be able to use for at-home learning in situations […]
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Local students named to President’s List, Dean’s List at Campbellsville University
Several local students were named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2024 semester. Local students named to the President’s List were: Natalie Williams Jennifer Cress Eden Bradshaw […]
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School board members sworn-in to new terms
Three members of the Russell County Board of Education were sworn-in to their new terms yesterday. School Board members Brenda Higginbotham, Joy Wilson, and Gerald Murray were sworn-in before a special-called meeting of the board […]
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Frigid temperatures cause area schools to close
Frigid temperatures across the Lake Cumberland area caused several schools to close today. In-person classes were closed in Russell, Adair, Casey, Pulaski and Wayne counties with the Cold Weather Advisory still in effect for the […]
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Man arrested in Adair County after allegedly striking girlfriend with vehicle
A Columbia man was arrested early Saturday morning in Adair County after he allegedly struck his girlfriend with his vehicle. Kentucky State Police say 50-year-old Tyron VanArsdale is facing charges of assault second degree, wanton […]
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Russell County splits doubleheader at Clinton ; doubleheader at home tonight
Russell County split a district doubleheader at Clinton County last night, with the Lady Lakers picking up a win and the Lakers falling to the Bulldogs. In the first game, the Lady Lakers came out […]