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Jordan Obi off to strong start this season

November 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Jordan Obi, a fifth-year graduate student, transferred to UK from Penn last season but then missed the whole season due to a lower leg injury. She’s off to an impressive start this […]

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Two men arrested by sheriff’s office on drug charges

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two men were arrested on drug charges after sheriff’s deputies went to serve an emergency protective order at a residence on McQueary Ridge Road last night. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Stone Bolin […]

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David Rexroat to be grand marshal for upcoming Christmas Parade

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade is coming up. The parade will take place on Saturday, November 29 on Main Street in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said Russell County High School Baseball […]

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RSPD responded to nearly 500 calls last month

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police had a busy month of October. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to nearly 500 calls for service and made 38 total arrests. Russell Springs Police reported 4 total DUI arrests, […]

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Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire in wooded area

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire in a wooded area on Sara Lane off East Highway 80 on Friday. Ten members of the fire department responded to the scene. They were […]

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School board to meet this evening

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board is expected to hear an update on the SEED Academy and consider bids for the demolition of an auxiliary building. The board will […]

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Bolin will be guest speaker at tomorrow’s Chamber Luncheon

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Barry Bolin will be the guest speaker at tomorrow’s meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Tomorrow’s chamber meeting will take place at noon at the Russell County Public Library. Russell County Hospital is […]

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Learning lessons paying off for Collin Chandler

November 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Collin Chandler’s journey at Kentucky has not always been easy but he’s always found a way to persevere. He went on a two-year mission trip after planning to play for coach Mark […]

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Terry Wayne Dykes, 63, of Jamestown

November 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Terry Wayne Dykes, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, November 15th. Terry a son of James (Bud) Dykes, of Jamestown, KY and the late Verlene (Crockett) Dykes. Terry is survived by father, James (Bud) Dykes, […]

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Judge-Executive Marcum signs proclamation for American Education Week next week

November 15, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum recently signed a proclamation to proclaim next week as American Education Week in Russell County. Marcum was joined by Russell County Education Association President Amber Humble and Secretary Whitney Anderson […]

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