Year: 2026

The Laker boys faced Casey County Thursday, August 13th on Casey’s home field. The boys started strong with 2 early goals in the first 10 minutes, but the Rebels responded with a goal off of a corner […]

Kentucky League of Cities Highlights Russell Springs’ Bankers Field of Dreams

The Kentucky League of Cities is highlighting Russell Springs and its new Bankers Field of Dreams at Russell Springs City Park. The field was inspired by Mayor Eddie Thomas, who wanted children with disabilities to […]

Thursday Morning Crash in Russell Springs Leaves Two Injured

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Russell Springs Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 11:30 at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Bernard Lane. According to a report […]

Sandra Dix, 56, of Jamestown

Sandra Gail Dix, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 56 years of age. Born on May 22, 1970, in Livonia, Michigan, she was […]

KSP Special Response Team Honored for Adair County Rescue

Governor Andy Beshear is recognizing the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team for a dramatic rescue in Adair County earlier this year. The incident happened April 20th at a home on Chestnut Grove Road in […]

Biven Served with Indictment in Trooper Island Funds Case, Posts $25K Surety Bond

A former Kentucky State Police trooper indicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Trooper Island Camp funds has been served with that indictment and released on bond. Jonathan Biven was served Tuesday by Clinton […]

Two-Vehicle Crash at 127 & 619 Sends Two to RCH

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon in Russell Springs. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred just after 2 o’clock at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]

Audrey Mae Anderson, 62, of Russell Springs

Audrey Mae Anderson, of Russell Springs, formerly of Pike County, passed away at her home Monday, August 10, 2026. She was 62 years of age. Born December 20, 1963, in Pike County, Mae was a […]

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70-Year-Old Woman Found Shot to Death in Eastern Pulaski County

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a 70-year-old woman was found dead inside a home in eastern Pulaski County. Sheriff Bobby Jones says deputies were called to a residence on Lower […]

Bernice Brown, 91, of Russell Springs

Bernice M. Brown, 91, of Russell Springs, died Monday at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Survivors include: One daughter – Debra Perkins One sister – Bonnie Lake Two brothers – Ben David Ballenger and […]