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Lakers defeat East Jessamine, Lady Lakers fall at John Hardin

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team defeated East Jessamine on Friday by a score of 77-63. Maddox Shearer led the Lakers with 25 points, and Max Davis scored 21 in the win. Noah McMillin added 12 points […]

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Laker Swim has strong showing at regionals

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Divers kicked off the competition on Tuesday(1/20) at Scott High School where our divers finished the meet as follows: Boys Region Champion: Kendall Wilson (State Qualifier) Region Runner Up: Garen Railsback (State Qualifier) […]

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Laker Bowling competes in region tournament

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville on Thursday to compete in the KHSAA 2nd Region Tournament. Scores for the seed game were Chase White 238, Steven Stewart 185, Elijah Luttrell 147, […]

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Thousands still remain without power following weekend winter storm

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The winter storm this weekend knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across Russell and surrounding counties. In Russell County, power outage totals were over 4,000 yesterday. That number has decreased, as between […]

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National Weather Service issues advisory, warning for cold temperatures

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory and warning for the cold temperatures in the area. The weather service issued a cold weather advisory, which remains in effect until 6:00 this evening. Then, the […]

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Pair of local students earn academic honors at Morehead State, Murray State University

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

A pair of local students have earned academic honors at Morehead State University and Murray State University. Jacey Lee Mann of Jamestown was named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University for the Fall […]

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Stein glad to have Ty Bryant, Anwar Stewart back at UK

January 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Obviously Kentucky coach Will Stein is looking for the best possible football players both in the transfer portal and high school ranks. However, he’s partial to multi-sport athletes. “I love kids that […]

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Beshear provides update on severe winter weather

January 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide an update on severe winter weather affecting […]

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Russell County Emergency Management advising people to stay off roads

January 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management is advising people to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said roadways are slick and advised people to avoid driving if possible. Those who […]

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District 8 Crews Prepared for Significant Winter Storm

January 23, 2026 Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are prepared to respond to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact the region this weekend, bringing freezing rain, snow […]

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