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Obituaries

Shelia Walters, age 82, of Russell Springs

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
Shelia Walters, 82, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, March 8th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems, Jamestown.  Shelia was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Marie (Stephens) […]
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Michael Scott Robertson, age 50, of Jamestown

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
Michael Scott Robertson, 50, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Michael was born in Columbia, KY on August 24, 1975, a son of Joyce (Bunch) Adington of Russell […]
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Fiscal Court holds meeting at Russell County High School

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court held its monthly meeting this morning at Russell County High School with the student body in attendance. The fiscal court recognized members of the high school’s NexGen Civics Club, a […]
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Work begins on Russell County Hospital expansion project

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
After several delays, work is finally underway on the Russell County Hospital expansion project. Construction crews were moving dirt on the hospital campus Friday, as work on the $30 million expansion/renovation gets underway. Plans for […]
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Fiscal court will meet at RCHS today

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its monthly meeting at the Russell County High School gymnasium this morning, with high school students in attendance. The meeting will be earlier than usual, getting underway at […]
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Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties searching for burglary suspect

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
Authorities in Wayne and Pulaski counties are searching for a burglary suspect who broke into a gas station and attempted break-ins at other locations. Authorities say a man broke into the Cumberland Green Valero Convenience […]
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Child flown out following wreck on East 80 Sunday evening

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
A child was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck on East Highway 80 yesterday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 26-year-old Samantha Bevers of Russell Springs was traveling east on Highway 80 at around […]
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Nancy woman arrested on drug charge

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Nancy woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office last night on a drug charge. 56-year-old Kathy R. Roberts was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Roberts was arrested by Deputy Devin […]
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Clara Strack could be best superstar Brooks has coached

March 9, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT With the way she plays, Clara Strack is going to win awards. Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks believes his 6-foot-5 junior is the nation’s best center and she has the numbers to back […]
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James Keith Anderson, age 53, of Columbia

March 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
James Keith Anderson, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital, in Campbellsville, with his family at his side. He was 53 years of age. Keith was born on March […]
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