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Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said warming centers will be open across the county, as winter weather and cold temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. Bray said the county’s storm shelters […]
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Willis Hubert Bowmer, 91, Russell Springs

January 21, 2026 Sean Hammond
Willis Hubert Bowmer, 91, Russell Springs, KY, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026 of natural causes, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. He was a gentle, kind, faithful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. […]
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Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
Roundabouts were the topic of discussion at yesterday’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Local business leaders heard from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky District 8 Transportation Office. In 2025, there were 57 traffic accidents […]
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Eli Volunteer Fire Department releases 2025 annual report

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has released its 2025 annual report. In 2025, the Eli Volunteer Fire Department responded to 120 calls for service. The department reported 7 structure fires over the course of the […]
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Vehicle collides with cow on Hales Highway, occupants escape uninjured

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
A vehicle struck a cow on Hales Highway last night, but the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the collision uninjured. The collision occurred about half-a-mile from Lakewood Country Club a little after […]
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Trial of Tennessee man charged with murder in death of Adair County child moved to Casey County

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Tennessee man who was charged with murder in the death of an Adair County child stemming from a fatal wreck in December 2024 will face trial in Casey County. 47-year-old Joel A. Hammack of […]
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Jamestown woman arrested on theft charge

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested last night on a felony theft charge. 46-year-old Kassi Shouse was arrested and charged with theft by deception – cold checks more than $1,000 but less than $10,000. Shouse was […]
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Former UK punter Max Duffy believes Murray transfer Tom O’Hara can be a successful punter for new Kentucky coach Will Stein.

January 21, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Max Duffy played in 34 career games in his three seasons as Kentucky’s punter and finished as UK’s all-time leading punter averaging 46 yards per punt. HIs 75-yard punt at Auburn in […]
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Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs

January 20, 2026 Sean Hammond
Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 17th, at home. Randall was born in Stanford, KY on April 6, 1966, a son of the late Myrtle (Snow) Rexroat and Lawrence Wall. […]
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Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Wrestling team will host Adair County for a dual tonight at Laker Gym. Action gets underway this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Russell County High School.
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