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Russell County drops doubleheader to Monroe County; Lakers defeat Corbin on Saturday

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County dropped a doubleheader to Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Falcons by a score of 67-40. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 24 points. McKenna Ccamaque scored 7 […]

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RCMS 8th graders go 2-1 at state tournament

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 8th grade Laker Basketball team went 2-1 in state tournament competition over the weekend. The Lakers started with a win over West Perry Friday night by a score of 65-27, […]

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Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he is monitoring Senate Bill 181 in the state legislature. The law passed last year required school districts to implement a traceable communication system for electronic communication between […]

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Russell County students return to the classroom today

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom for the first time in two weeks today. In-person classes have been cancelled since Winter Storm Fern caused hazardous road conditions across the county. Russell County Schools […]

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Tennessee man arrested in Adair County on multiple charges

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on multiple charges. 35-year-old Christopher T. Short was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, unlawful imprisonment first degree, carrying a concealed weapon […]

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Isaiah Jackson can show what he can do at UK

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Isaiah Jackson knows he’s not a high profile recruit or even a well known name in Kentucky but he’s confident that he can help the University of Kentucky football team. The 5-foot-11, […]

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Doug VanAlstyne, 52, of Russell Springs

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Doug VanAlstyne, 52, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, February 6th, at home. Doug was born in Albany, NY on August 24, 1973, a son of the late Eliza (Montville) VonEtten and Robert VanAlstyne,Sr. He […]

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Lou Ann Caldwell, age 63, of Jamestown

February 9, 2026 Zac Oakes

Lou Ann Caldwell, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, February 5th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Lou Ann was born in Russell Springs, KY on May 18, 1962, a daughter of the late Leora […]

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Fiscal Court to meet Monday

February 7, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to receive the final fee settlement from the Russell County Clerk’s Office among other agenda items. The meeting […]

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Gabehart appointed new RCPL Director

February 6, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has a new director. The library’s Board of Trustees appointed Cody Gabehart as the new director. Gabehart’s appointment as the new director begins February 15. The board of trustees said following […]

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