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William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, age 75, of Columbia

December 25, 2025 Sean Hammond

William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was 75 years of age. Born on August 18, 1950, in Jamestown, he was a son of […]

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Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy doesn’t believe Mark Pope forgot how to coach during the offseason

December 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy admits he was shocked when Kentucky coach Mark Pope was so hard on himself and his team after an early season loss to Michigan State when the […]

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Kazsuk files to run for Magistrate in District 3, Kemp to run for Constable in District 1

December 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two new candidates have filed paperwork to be on the ballot in the upcoming primary election. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk has filed to run for Magistrate in District 3. He will challenge […]

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Several Christmas Eve closings, courthouse open today

December 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Christmas Eve brings multiple closings around the county. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Judicial Center is closed today. The Russell County Library is closed today due to the […]

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Russell Springs man pleads guilty to unlawful imprisonment, strangulation charges; rape charge dismissed

December 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man pleaded guilty to charges including unlawful imprisonment and strangulation in Russell Circuit Court. 42-year-old Eugenio Huete-Rojas entered a guilty plea on the charges earlier this month. Under the plea agreement, the […]

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Two Indiana men arrested after attempted break-in at Columbia business

December 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Indiana men were arrested after reportedly attempting to break in to a business in Columbia. Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton told WJRS News officers were called out just after 1:45 Sunday morning to a […]

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Setter Kassie O’Brien became the first UK player to be named national freshman of the year

December 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Freshman setter Kassie O’Brien’s play helped solidify UK’s run to the team’s first Final Four berth and championship game appearance in five years and only the second Final Four berth in school […]

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George Kenneth Humes, age 90, of Tompkinsville

December 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

George Kenneth Humes passed away Monday December 22, 2025, at Signature Health Care in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, surrounded by his family. He was 90 years of age. Born February 18, 1935 in Monroe County, he was […]

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Extension Office planning move to Industrial Park area

December 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office is expected to soon have a new home. The extension office is planning to relocate to a new facility in the area of the Russell County Industrial Park. Plans are […]

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Lady Lakers defeat Nicholas County

December 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Basketball team defeated Nicholas County in the White, Greer and Maggard Holiday Classic in Lexington yesterday. The Lady Lakers came out on top 64-51. Four Lady Lakers finished with double-digits in the […]

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