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Russell Springs Council preparing for medical cannabis

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

With medical cannabis now legal in the state of Kentucky, and a business planning to locate in Russell Springs being chosen in the state lottery, the Russell Springs City Council is making preparations. Mayor Eddie […]

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South Carolina man arrested on multiple charges

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

A South Carolina man was arrested on multiple charges yesterday afternoon. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old James S. Faller III was arrested and charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of […]

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Eight local students named to LWC President’s List

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

Eight local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Karley Antle Summer Edmonds Benjamin Garland Scott Hamm Karli Hurt Kris Patel Rebekah […]

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RCHS DECA chapter to be recognized at international conference

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA chapter will be recognized at the organization’s international conference in April in Orlando, Florida. Russell County’s DECA chapter will be recognized for achieving Thrive Level, a distinction only 1,100 […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning for its first regular meeting of the new year. The court is expected to hold the first reading of a dog ordinance at today’s meeting. At […]

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Competitive Maddie O’Brien getting early start on UK career

January 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky volleyball has added three big-time transfers — Lizzie Carr and Eva Hudson of Purdue and Molly Berezowitz of Marquette — for its 2025 team to help replace what coach Craig Skinner […]

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Don “Sally” Robertson, age 68, of Russell Springs

January 12, 2025 Sean Hammond

Don “Sally” Robertson, age 68, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, January 10 2025 at UK Hospital – Lexington. He was born on Sunday, March 04 1956, in Somerset, KY. He was the son […]

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Audrey Mae Eastham, age 98, of Russell Springs

January 11, 2025 Sean Hammond

Audrey Mae Eastham, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 98 years of age. Born July 4, 1926, in Weldon, Illinois, to the late Ceasar and […]

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Tax reduction bill swiftly moving through legislature

January 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

The tax reduction bill, House Bill 1, has swiftly moved through the Kentucky Legislature this week. Keith West files this report with the latest actions on the bill. Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene in Frankfort […]

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David Robin McClain, age 57, of Jamestown

January 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

David Robin McClain, of Jamestown, formerly of Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 57 years of age. Born January 26, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son […]

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