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Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for the Russell County Soil Conservation District’s Dead Animal Removal program at its recent meeting. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided more details. According to […]
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Van Hiles thinks UK Football has some future NFL players

November 14, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC defensive back Van Hiles played one season in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. He’s also a UK football analyst now for several media outlets and on WLAP Sunday […]
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Marylee Scales, 85, of Russell Springs

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
Marylee Scales, age 85, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 12 2025 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. She was born on Monday, July 08 1940, in Russell County, Ky. She was the daughter […]
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Coppage files for District 4 Magistrate race

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
A third candidate has filed to run for Magistrate in District 4 next year. Robert Curtis Coppage filed his paperwork yesterday. Coppage joins incumbent Steve Richardson and Bobby Dan Williams as candidates for magistrate in […]
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Russell County Tourism recognized at travel conference last week

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Tourism was recognized last week at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson and assistant Crystal Popplewell were recognized for their collaborative work with other area tourism agencies for the […]
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Columbia man arrested after reportedly attempting to stab woman

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested early yesterday morning after reportedly attempting to stab a woman. According to Columbia Police, 34-year-old Fidel Gomez was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, wanton endangerment first degree, and […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will have a second reading and vote on an ordinance to allow special-purpose vehicles to be operated on city streets. […]
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Local Fraternal Order of Police chapter gearing up for Christmas events

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland Area Fraternal Order of Police chapter is gearing up for its annual Christmas events. The local FOP chapter will soon participate in Shop with a Cop, as well as the annual Christmas […]
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Kassie O’Brien has developed into not only one of the best freshmen in the SEC but one of the best freshmen in the nation

November 13, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien has emerged not only as one of the Southeastern Conference’s best newcomers but as one of the best players overall in the conference. “I am super proud of […]
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Barney Lynn Flanagan, age 71, of Russell Springs

November 12, 2025 Zac Oakes
Barney Lynn Flanagan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 71 years and 28 days of age. Born on October 14, 1954, in […]
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