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Lexington woman arrested by Russell Springs Police

April 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police arrested a Lexington woman last night. 41-year-old Rebecca Richter was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of an […]
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KSP arrests Russell Springs man on felony assault charge

April 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs man on a felony assault charge last night. 28-year-old Daniel Domingo was arrested and charged with assault second degree. Domingo was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center […]
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Kenny Brooks believes the NCAA Tournament should have super regionals for women’s basketball

April 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Brooks did not complain about his team having to play host West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament second round when UK won or even playing Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, in […]
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Laker Baseball picks up another win over Metcalfe County

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up another win over Metcalfe County at home last night by a score of 10-0. Riley Taylor and Tanner Stringer each recorded 3 hits for the Lakers. Taylor, Evan Hutchison, […]
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Lady Laker Tennis defeats Cumberland County

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Tennis team defeated Cumberland County 4-1 yesterday. Abby Helm and Laila Hammond won in singles competition. In doubles competition, the duos of Anna Kimbrell and Dori Ballou and Callie Terry […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County yesterday on drug charges. Kentucky State Police arrested 47-year-old Brandon David Shepherd yesterday. He’s charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree, possession of a […]
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State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
Last week on local news, we reported the proposed budget plan by state lawmakers significantly cut funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky. After Kentucky citizens voiced widespread support for the program, lawmakers […]
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RCMS Softball defeats Meece Middle School

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team defeated Meece Middle School 19-1 yesterday. Aspen Stearns hit a home run in the victory, driving in 3 runs. Hallie Knight and Molly Clark each drove […]
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Free Dump Day coming up later this month

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The annual Free Dump Day at the Russell County Landfill is coming up later this month. Free Dump Day will be Wednesday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is for Russell County […]
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Two people arrested in Columbia after fentanyl found in car

April 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Columbia where police say fentanyl and other drugs were found in the car. 38-year-old Brittney D. Nugent and 41-year-old Brandon A. Maust were arrested by Columbia […]
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