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Fiscal court to meet Monday
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session Monday. The court will meet at 10:00 at the Russell County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.
Month: January 2026
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Multiple candidates file to run on final day of filing period
Multiple local candidates filed to run for office in the May primary on the last day of the filing period. Chad Aaron filed to run for Russell County Judge-Executive. He will challenge incumbent Randy Marcum […]
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Russell Springs man taken to hospital following single-vehicle wreck on Lakeway Drive
A Russell Springs man was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle wreck on Lakeway Drive this morning. Russell Springs Police say 18-year-old Elijah Montgomery was operating a 1997 Honda Accord eastbound on Lakeway Drive […]
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RSPD arrests Shepherdsville man on multiple drug charges following traffic stop
Russell Springs Police arrested a Shepherdsville man on multiple charges yesterday afternoon following a traffic stop. Russell Springs Police say Officer Mason Miniard performed a traffic stop on a vehicle swerving in the roadway. Officer […]
Local Sports
Lady Lakers host Lincoln County in 2A regional tonight
The Lady Laker Basketball team is back in action tonight, hosting Lincoln County in the Kentucky 2A regional. Action first gets underway tonight at 5:30 with the Taylor County Lady Cardinals taking on the Boyle […]
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Lakers win big over Mercer County
The Laker Basketball team won big over Mercer County at home last night, coming out on top 74-45. The Lakers were led by 25 points from Dylan Stanelle in the win. Maddox Shearer scored 17 […]
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Despite strong effort, Laker Bowling falls to Campbellsville
On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Campbellsville Eagles at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. With the highest scores of the season, the Lakers still fell short, falling to the Eagles 6 games to […]
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Candidate filing deadline is today
Today is the candidate filing deadline for candidates seeking offices on the ballot in the upcoming May primary. Candidate paperwork must be filed at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. today. County Clerk Patti […]
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Over 9,200 cars went through light display at City Park this season
More than 9,200 cars went through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park this season, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the city’s workers did an excellent job with […]
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Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices
It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. Now, a bill filed this week […]