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Florida man charged with robbery following incident at Columbia Walmart

June 18, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Florida man is charged with robbery second degree following an incident at Walmart in Columbia yesterday. Columbia Police say it happened yesterday morning at around 9:15. They say a man, identified as 28-year-old Ja’Michael […]
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Dorothy Marie Holt, age 81, of Jamestown

June 17, 2026 Sean Hammond
Dorothy Marie Holt, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. She was 81 years of age. Born on November 27, 1944, in Russell County, […]
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Metcalfe native, former Russell County assistant Terran Duncan named head coach of LWU Women’s Basketball team

June 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Metcalfe County native and former assistant coach for the Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team is now the head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball team. Terran Duncan was announced Wednesday morning […]
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Russell County High School examining move to digital ticketing for athletic events

June 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School is examining a potential move to digital ticketing for athletic events. Russell County High School Athletics Director Michael Carpenter said he is interested in seeing the school move to a hybrid […]
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Chamber of Commerce holds luncheon at new SEED Academy

June 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
Several members of the local business community had their first look at the new SEED Academy on French Valley Road yesterday. The academy serves as a partnership between the Russell County Industrial Development Authority and […]
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Two people transported to hospital following two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County Monday

June 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 80 in Adair County on Monday. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Tianna King of Columbia was operating a 2011 Chevy […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department announces fundraising total for this year’s WHAS Crusade for Children

June 17, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson recently announced the department raised over $8,000 for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children this year. Firefighters and other volunteers were out last weekend collecting donations at the intersection […]
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Casey County native Wethington announces he’s stepping down as LWU Women’s Basketball coach after 37 years

June 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Casey County native John B. Wethington is stepping down from his position as head coach of the Lindsey Wilson University Women’s Basketball program. Wethington has served as head coach of the Blue Raiders for 37 […]
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Donnie Stephens, age 63, of Russell Springs

June 16, 2026 Sean Hammond
Donnie Stephens, age 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, June 13 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Friday, March 08 1963, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – Ruth Alice […]
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Dale Malone, 74, of Russell Springs

June 16, 2026 Sean Hammond
Dale Malone, 74, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 13th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Dale was born in Jamestown, KY on December 20, 1951, a son of the late Lona Gertrude […]
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