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Lady Lakers finish as runner-up in 2A sectional; host Wayne County tonight

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers finished as runner-up in the 2A sectional over the weekend. The Lady Lakers defeated Lincoln County 59-57 on Friday night. Addy Abrell led Russell County with 18 points. Aniyah Coffey […]
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Lakers fall at South Laurel over the weekend

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team fell at South Laurel over the weekend by a score of 71-52. Bryson Irvin led Russell County with 12 points. Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle each finished with 11 points in […]
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Gosser receives Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at State DYW competiton

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Anna Gosser received the Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman competition over the weekend. The award is selected by the state committee. It recognizes a participant in the […]
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Russell Springs LED street light conversion set to begin next month

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is set to begin its conversion to LED street lights next month. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said Kentucky Utilities has completed its street light audit and workers will begin […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning. The court will meet at 10:00 at the Russell County Courthouse. Today’s meeting includes typical beginning of the year business such as appointment […]
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One person taken to hospital following collision on 127 overpass Saturday night

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
One person was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the 127 overpass just before 11:30 Saturday night. Russell Springs Police said the initial collision occurred between a 2011 Chevy Colorado operated by […]
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Two drug arrests made locally yesterday

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
Law enforcement made a pair of drug-related arrests yesterday. 47-year-old Richard Crockett of Russell Springs was arrested by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]
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Laker Dance competes at Lake Cumberland Classic

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Dance team competed at the Lake Cumberland Classic in Somerset over the weekend. The high school team finished 2nd in both the Pom and Jazz competitions. The middle school team finished 1st in […]
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Texas lineman Ben Duncum had special connection to Will Stein

January 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT He was on a recruiting call with Kentucky defensive line coach Anwar Stewart and then later that night found out UK head coach Mark Stoops had been fired. That left Texas high […]
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Missing Pulaski veteran found safe

January 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Update: Mr. Coomer has been found safe and returned to his family.  A Pulaski County veteran has been reported missing. 54-year-old Frank K. Coomer of Somerset was last seen leaving his residence this past Saturday […]
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