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12-year-old dies as result of Pulaski County fire

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A 12-year-old child from Pulaski County died over the weekend as the result of a house fire in the Ferguson area of Pulaski County. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office said the 12-year-old died at the […]

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Jamestown Police receive body armor grant

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department recently received a grant that will help the department purchase body armor for its officers. The grant was awarded by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the […]

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UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Corey Frazier has developed players from high school to the NBA during his coaching career and has one word — “phenomenal” — to describe how Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson has played at […]

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Mary Orlena Sneed, age 92, of Russell Springs

January 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Mary Orlena Sneed, widow of the late Bro. E. L. Sneed, earned her reward, passed from this earthly life and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2025, having attained the age of […]

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Martin Luther King Day closings for Monday

January 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

Several offices are closed Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse is closed for business Monday due to the holiday, as are city halls in Russell Springs and […]

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Adair County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man was arrested on charges including rape and sodomy Thursday night. 21-year-old Nathan Paul Rybicki was arrested and charged with rape third degree, sodomy third degree, and promoting or procuring the use […]

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Lakers to host Southwestern in doubleheader tonight ; Basketball Queen to be crowned between games

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action tonight as part of a doubleheader at Laker Gym, hosting Southwestern. The Lady Lakers and Lady Warriors will tip off at 6 p.m. with […]

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Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration is tomorrow

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Tomorrow is the kickoff celebration for Russell County’s Bicentennial. Tomorrow’s event will take place at the Russell County ANC and will feature students from Russell County’s Gifted and Talented program reenacting historic events from Russell […]

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RCMS Volleyball opens season winning 2/3 over Green County

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team opened its season this week, winning 2 of 3 over Green County, with 7th and 8th grade teams coming out on top and 6th grade falling […]

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Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County

January 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

On Thursday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center. The Lakers defeated the Cardinals 7 games to 0. High scores were Chase White 243, Phillip Muthler 173, Ben Jager […]

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