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Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year today. The chamber will meet at noon at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick from […]
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Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]
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Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
2026 is a big year in the City of Jamestown, as the city as this year will be 200 years since the city was established. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting together […]
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Water levels at Lake Liberty remain low

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Residents of the City of Liberty and Casey County are being asked to continue conserving water as the levels at Lake Liberty remain near historic lows. The 88-acre lake is the main water supply for […]
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Sapp named to Dean’s List at Georgetown College

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Summer Rae Sapp was named to the Dean’s List at Georgetown College for the Fall 2025 semester. Sapp is one of 290 students at the college to be named to the Dean’s List […]
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Coach Mark Pope believes that Mo Dioubate’s physical toughness is a “priceless gift

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Every time Kentucky’s season has seemed on the brink of collapse the Wildcats have found a way to resurrect hopes for a successful season. In a three-game span, UK overcame first-half deficits […]
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Obituaries

Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, age 79

January 19, 2026 Sean Hammond
Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, Age 79, departed this life and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Annette was born on March 11, 1946 in London Derry, Ireland to Francis Joseph and […]
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Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

January 19, 2026 Sean Hammond
Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs. Carl was born June 6, 1949, in Russell County, to Ralph and Catherine Loy Richardson. He loved spending […]
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Russell County splits doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County split a doubleheader at Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors by a score of 49-37. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 19 points in the game, and Addy […]
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RCMS Wrestling takes second place in weekend competition

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Wrestling team took second place in the middle school Laker Duals over the weekend. The Lakers defeated Adair County, Northern Pulaski, and Wayne County, and was defeated by McCreary County.
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