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Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs

January 20, 2026 Sean Hammond

Randall Lynn Walls, 59, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 17th, at home. Randall was born in Stanford, KY on April 6, 1966, a son of the late Myrtle (Snow) Rexroat and Lawrence Wall. […]

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Russell County to host Adair County for wrestling dual tonight

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Wrestling team will host Adair County for a dual tonight at Laker Gym. Action gets underway this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Russell County High School.

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Chamber to hold first meeting of new year today

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year today. The chamber will meet at noon at the Russell County Public Library. The featured speaker is Jeff Dick from […]

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Russell County unemployment among lowest in Lake Cumberland area in November

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate was among the lowest in the Lake Cumberland area for the month of November. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a 4.1 percent unemployment rate for Russell County in November. The […]

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Jamestown will soon form bicentennial, Lakefest committees

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

2026 is a big year in the City of Jamestown, as the city as this year will be 200 years since the city was established. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is putting together […]

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Water levels at Lake Liberty remain low

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Residents of the City of Liberty and Casey County are being asked to continue conserving water as the levels at Lake Liberty remain near historic lows. The 88-acre lake is the main water supply for […]

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Sapp named to Dean’s List at Georgetown College

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Summer Rae Sapp was named to the Dean’s List at Georgetown College for the Fall 2025 semester. Sapp is one of 290 students at the college to be named to the Dean’s List […]

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Coach Mark Pope believes that Mo Dioubate’s physical toughness is a “priceless gift

January 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Every time Kentucky’s season has seemed on the brink of collapse the Wildcats have found a way to resurrect hopes for a successful season. In a three-game span, UK overcame first-half deficits […]

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Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, age 79

January 19, 2026 Sean Hammond

Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, Age 79, departed this life and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Annette was born on March 11, 1946 in London Derry, Ireland to Francis Joseph and […]

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Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs

January 19, 2026 Sean Hammond

Carl Neal Richardson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Russell Springs. Carl was born June 6, 1949, in Russell County, to Ralph and Catherine Loy Richardson. He loved spending […]

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