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McGowan announces commitment to Wallace Community College for softball

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Rylen McGowan has announced her commitment to play softball at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama. McGowan led Russell County last year with a .511 batting average and 46 hits, along with 36 […]

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UK commit Brady Hull built quick relationship with Cutter Leftwich

February 16, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull had built a relationship with former Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and his staff before Stoops was fired after the 2025 season. When coach Will Stein got […]

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Russell Springs man arrested for fleeing or evading police

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on charges including fleeing or evading police and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Russell Springs Police say officers spotted a vehicle traveling well over the […]

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16th District Basketball Tournament brackets set

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

The 16th District Basketball Tournament brackets have been set. The Russell County Lady Lakers will play in the 4/5 game against Clinton County on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to […]

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Russell County hosts Adair County for Senior Night tonight

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County will host Adair County for a boy/girl doubleheader on Senior Night tonight. The first game between the Lady Lakers and Lady Indians is scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 this evening at Laker Gym […]

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Shogun owners reaffirm commitment to build Russell Springs restaurant; council approves new contract with owners

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

The owners of Shogun Restaurant appeared at the Russell Springs City Council meeting last night, reaffirming their commitment to build a restaurant in the city. The owners, Harlan Judd and Ronnie Salvador, said despite several […]

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Upgrades coming to Greasy Creek Park project as part of Trail Town grant

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Some upgrades are coming to the Greasy Creek Park project as part of a Trail Town grant received by the Lake Cumberland Tourism office. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson told the fiscal court this week the […]

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Two Nancy residents indicted on federal drug and weapon charges

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Two Nancy residents were indicted recently on federal drug and weapon charges. 41-year-old Joseph A. Ditto and 37-year-old Nikka Delain Dykes are facing federal and state charges connected to an investigation and arrest last month. […]

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County Clerk turns over more than $157,000 to fiscal court

February 13, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Clerk Patti Glover announced at this week’s fiscal court meeting that the clerk’s office will turn over more than $157,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court. That was a little higher than […]

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Traffic light at 127 & Fruit of the Loom Drive now operating in Flash Mode as part of evaluation

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes

The traffic light at 127 & Fruit of the Loom Drive near Casey’s and Stephen’s Pipe and Steel is now operating in Flash Mode, according to the District 8 Transportation Office. The District 8 Office […]

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