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Mark Pope understands his team has not performed up to expectations this year but a rival coach says he does not have a roster built to fit his style of play

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope played at Kentucky on a national championship team and knew plenty about the spotlight on Kentucky basketball — or at least thought he did. However, his team’s struggles this year […]

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James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown

January 15, 2026 Sean Hammond

James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13 2026 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, January 09 1938, in Jamestown, Ky. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia

January 15, 2026 Sean Hammond

Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 5, 1992, in Lexington, Kentucky. He is survived by his mother, […]

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Candidates learn position on ballot for May primary election

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

A public drawing for ballot positions for the upcoming May primary was held earlier today. Here is the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot in the primary election. Russell County Judge Executive […]

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New Lindsey Wilson University License Plate Available in Kentucky

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

Portion of fee for Lindsey Wilson license plate supports student scholarships. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University supporters in Kentucky can show off their Blue Raider pride and the university’s new look […]

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Lady Laker Basketball goes on the road to McCreary County tonight

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team goes on the road tonight for a matchup with McCreary Central tonight. Tonight will be a JV/Varsity doubleheader. The JV game will get underway at 5:30 with varsity […]

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Westerfield to leave RCPL in February

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has announced she will be stepping away from her position in February. Westerfield, who has served as the director of Russell County Public Library since 2012, is accepting […]

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Tourism office gearing up for major fishing tournament this summer

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Tourism Office is gearing up for a major fishing tournament on Lake Cumberland this summer. The National High School World Series and National Championship Fishing Tournament will be coming to Lake Cumberland […]

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15 local students named to President’s List at Lindsey Wilson University

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

15 local students were named to the President’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Jalynn Antle Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Gage Carnes Sophia Dockery Konny Gonzalez Amy […]

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Russell County Hospital announces new program to allow students to explore careers in healthcare

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced a new program aimed at allowing high school students to explore future careers in healthcare. The new Health Career Explorers program is a free after-school program for students eager to […]

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