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Russell Springs Police had busy December

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police had a busy December to wrap up 2025. Last month, Russell Springs Police officers responded to 467 calls for service and made 28 arrests. Russell Springs Police made 3 alcohol DUI arrests, […]
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Finland native Olaus Alinen likes new culture at Kentucky

January 19, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT After three years at Alabama, offensive lineman Olaus Alinen decided he was ready for a change and even though he had no prior connections with the Kentucky coach staff, he quickly decided […]
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Lady Lakers fall at McCreary County; Russell County travels to Southwestern for boy/girl doubleheader tonight

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team fell on the road at McCreary County last night by a score of 47-43. Aniyah Coffey led Russell County with 20 points followed by Addy Abrell with 14 […]
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Goff releases statement about Rockhouse

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Recently, WJRS News reported Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum was in discussions with the Goff family (the owners of the Rockhouse property in Creelsboro) about a potential lease for the property. After some questions arose, […]
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Laker Bowling sweeps Wayne County on Senior Night

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Bowling Team hosted the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow for Senior night last night. Seniors Aydan Andrew, Emilee Coffey, and Phillip Muthler were recognized before the match. The Lakers […]
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Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Lake Cumberland area

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland area is seeing an increase in the number of cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious health risk, especially to infants […]
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Additional details released regarding fatal shooting in Adair County this week

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Additional details have been released regarding a fatal shooting that took place on South Highway 55 in Adair County earlier this week. According to Kentucky State Police, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia was arrested […]
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Jamestown Council approves bid for new police cruiser

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council voted last night to approve a bid for a new police cruiser. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city only received one bid for the new cruiser. The bid for the vehicle […]
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25 local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for Fall 2025 semester

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
25 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students are: Aidan Antle Daira Bautista-Reyes Jakahri Brown Ethan Cooper Jesse Gossage Ashton Hargis Addison […]
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KSP conducting death investigation in Metcalfe County

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting a death investigation in nearby Metcalfe County. State Police say they were called to a residence on Shady Grove Wickerville Road near the Metcalfe-Hart County line just after […]
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