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Junior Delaynee Rodriguez believes hosting a NCAA Regional is an advantage for Kentucky

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gymnastics will host a NCAA regional April 2-3-5 in Memorial Coliseum with tickets going on sale March 4th; “I’m excited for the crowd. It’s going to be packed in there,” junior […]

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Laker Tennis off to strong start

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Tennis team is off to a strong start this season under new head coach Chris Godby, with both the boys and girls picking up victories against Southwestern yesterday. The boys defeated Southwestern 6-3 […]

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Arrests made in Adair County theft cases

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Two Columbia men have been arrested in connection to burglary investigations in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Benjamin L. Harmon was taken into custody Monday night following a burglary investigation […]

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Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]

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Two Pulaski residents charged with torturing dog

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County residents were arrested this week and charged with torturing a dog. Authorities say the investigation began nearly a week ago after a report came into the sheriff’s office of a dog that […]

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Rolling roadblock planned for Cumberland Parkway later this month

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

A rolling roadblock is planned to take place on the Cumberland Parkway later this month. Duo Broadband will conduct a rolling roadblock on Sunday, March 15 beginning at 7 a.m. on the Cumberland Parkway. The work […]

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Monticello woman arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman was arrested early this morning after allegedly attempting to flee from a traffic stop. Russell Springs Police arrested 18-year-old Heymmy Velasquez and charged her with fleeing or evading police first degree, speeding […]

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Statewide tornado drill is this morning

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s statewide tornado drill will take place this morning. The tornado drill takes place at 9:07 a.m. CT. Officials say this is a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at […]

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Clara Strack is one of the smartest players that Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks has ever had on a team

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen insists he’s not “exaggerating” when he talks about how often opponents either double team, or maybe triple team, junior center Clara Strack. “Every time she touches the […]

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Anna Lou Conover, age 101, of Russell Springs

March 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

Anna Lou Conover, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 101 years, 2 months, and 30 days of age. Born December 3, 1924, […]

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