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Fiscal court to hold upcoming meeting at Russell County High School

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet at Russell County High School next month. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said it’s a unique way to give high school students the opportunity to see how the […]
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Former Burnside mayor passes away after reportedly falling from bluff

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
A former mayor of the City of Burnside in Pulaski County passed away after he reportedly fell from a bluff near his home. According to the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset, former Burnside Mayor Jim Rasnick, […]
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More details released regarding arrest of Tennessee man in Columbia this week

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
More details have been released regarding the arrest of a Tennessee man in Columbia this past weekend. Columbia Police say they responded to a report of a woman being held at knife point inside a […]
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Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The city will present an Anchor Award at the meeting and hear from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 office. The council will […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night. 26-year-old Liston C. Richardson was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with wanton endangerment first degree. Richardson was lodged in the […]
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Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Keeping safety Ty Bryant at Kentucky for his senior season was a priority for new UK coach Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman. “Getting recruited out of high school was one […]
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LCDHD seeking nominations for Public Health Hero Award

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
From Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding […]
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Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County, Lakers fall in OT to Bulldogs

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County split a doubleheader at Clinton County last night, with the girls picking up a victory and the boys falling in overtime. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 56-44 in the first game. […]
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Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive team members qualified for the final round of the state competition next weekend in Lexington. Lyla Root, Abigail Robertson, Kendall Wilson, Garen Railsback, and Daniel Blakey qualified for diving. […]
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Stringer and Wills recognized for football milestones

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Football players Kinnett Wills and Tanner Stringer were recognized at halftime of Monday night’s basketball game at Laker Gym. Wills was recognized for breaking the school record for receiving yards in a season […]
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