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No school today or tomorrow for Russell County students

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County students are enjoying a long weekend, as there will be no school today or tomorrow in Russell County. Today is a planning day for Russell County Schools, and there will be no school […]
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Russell, Adair sheriff’s offices work together to make theft arrest

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell and Adair County Sheriff’s Offices worked together recently to make an arrest in a theft case. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Gentry Mill Road area on Thursday to […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly fleeing from police

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly attempting to flee from police. 57-year-old Charles Curnutte was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police first degree – motor vehicle, operating a motor […]
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Tonie Morgan will be her own player at UK

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Tonie Morgan was a three-time all-Atlantic Coast Conference player at Georgia Tech who started 95 games and is regarded as a potential top 10 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. However, after […]
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Angela Rene Smith, 52, of Jamestown

November 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
Angela Rene Smith, 52, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 26, 1973, in Columbia, KY to Kenneth and Marlene Hay […]
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Fiscal court to discuss solar ordinance at Monday meeting

November 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
The solar farm ordinance will be a featured topic at Monday’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court. The court is expected to hear from an attorney with Round Trip Energy, the company that has […]
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Popplewell named Star of the Industry at state tourism conference

November 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Lake Cumberland Tourism’s Crystal Popplewell received the Star of the Industry award yesterday at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Popplewell was nominated for the award by Tourism Director Danielle Wilson. The Star of the […]
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Meyer, Bertram file to run for sheriff; Williams files for magistrate and Richards files for Jamestown Mayor

November 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two new candidates have filed to run for Russell County Sheriff. Corey Meyer and Nick Bertram filed yesterday to run for sheriff. Meyer and Bertram join Jeff Hancock and incumbent Derek Polston as candidates for […]
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Russell County Cheerleaders set to compete at region tomorrow

November 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Cheerleaders are set to compete in region competition tomorrow. The Laker Cheerleaders will compete in the Region 2 Cheer Championship in Paducah at McCracken County High School tomorrow. The Laker Cheerleaders […]
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Lakers fall to Corbin in playoffs

November 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team fell to Corbin in the opening round of the 4A playoffs last night by a score of 35-0. The Lakers finish the season with a final record of 3-8 on the […]
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