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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County Tuesday night. 26-year-old Liston C. Richardson was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with wanton endangerment first degree. Richardson was lodged in the […]
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Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman immediately made a big impression on UK safety Ty Bryant

February 12, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Keeping safety Ty Bryant at Kentucky for his senior season was a priority for new UK coach Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman. “Getting recruited out of high school was one […]
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LCDHD seeking nominations for Public Health Hero Award

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
From Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding […]
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Lady Lakers defeat Clinton County, Lakers fall in OT to Bulldogs

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County split a doubleheader at Clinton County last night, with the girls picking up a victory and the boys falling in overtime. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 56-44 in the first game. […]
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Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive members qualify for final round of state competition

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Multiple Russell County Swim & Dive team members qualified for the final round of the state competition next weekend in Lexington. Lyla Root, Abigail Robertson, Kendall Wilson, Garen Railsback, and Daniel Blakey qualified for diving. […]
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Stringer and Wills recognized for football milestones

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Football players Kinnett Wills and Tanner Stringer were recognized at halftime of Monday night’s basketball game at Laker Gym. Wills was recognized for breaking the school record for receiving yards in a season […]
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County road crew, first responders recognized at fiscal court meeting

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
This week’s fiscal court meeting began with a recognition of the county road crew, local first responders and the county magistrates for their work during the recent winter storm. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said he […]
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46 local students named to President’s List at Somerset Community College

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
46 local students were named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nate Aaron A. J. Alletto Victoria Alvizo Savanah Barnett Paige Bunch Jaden Cain […]
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Tourism office hitting the road to promote Russell County, Lake Cumberland

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland Tourism Office is set to hit the road in the next few days to help promote Russell County and Lake Cumberland. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said her team will be at travel […]
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Cumberland County man arrested as part of alleged sexual abuse investigation

February 11, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Cumberland County man was arrested following an alleged sexual abuse investigation. Kentucky State Police say 52-year-old Joseph Chad Bryant of Burkesville was arrested last week following an investigation that began on January 31. Bryant […]
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