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Woman transported to hospital after wreck near Dairy Queen

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle wreck near Dairy Queen in Russell Springs Friday evening. Russell Springs Police say 60-year-old Connie Camp was operating a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder westbound […]
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Presidents’ Day closings

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
We have multiple closings to report for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Jamestown City Hall is closed today. Russell County Schools will be closed today for the holiday. Schools will return to regular schedule tomorrow. The […]
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Spring burn ban now in effect

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Spring fire season begins today and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry. There is to be no burning except between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. or when […]
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Russell County Freshman boys win district tournament

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Freshman team won the 16th District Tournament over the weekend. Russell County defeated Metcalfe County in the first game, and followed that with a victory over Clinton County in the championship.
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McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Rylen McGowan has announced her commitment to play softball at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. McGowan led Russell County last year with a .511 batting average and 46 hits, along with 36 […]
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UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull had built a relationship with former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and his staff before Stoops was fired after the 2025 season. When coach Will Stein got […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for fleeing or evading police

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on charges including fleeing or evading police and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Russell Springs Police say officers spotted a vehicle traveling well over the […]
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16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes
The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets have been set. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4/5 game against Clinton County on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to […]
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Russell County hosts Adair County for Senior Night tonight

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County will host Adair County for a boy/girl doubleheader on Senior Night tonight. The first game between the Lady Lakers and Lady Indians is scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 this evening at Laker Gym […]
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Shogun owners reaffirm commitment to build Russell Springs restaurant; council approves new contract with owners

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes
The owners of Shogun Restaurant appeared at the Russell Springs City Council meeting last night, reaffirming their commitment to build a restaurant in the city. The owners, Harlan Judd and Ronnie Salvador, said despite several […]
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