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Lakers win big over Mercer County
The Laker Basketball team won big over Mercer County at home last night, coming out on top 74-45. The Lakers were led by 25 points from Dylan Stanelle in the win. Maddox Shearer scored 17 […]
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Despite strong effort, Laker Bowling falls to Campbellsville
On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team hosted the Campbellsville Eagles at Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow. With the highest scores of the season, the Lakers still fell short, falling to the Eagles 6 games to […]
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Candidate filing deadline is today
Today is the candidate filing deadline for candidates seeking offices on the ballot in the upcoming May primary. Candidate paperwork must be filed at the County Clerk’s office by 4 p.m. today. County Clerk Patti […]
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Over 9,200 cars went through light display at City Park this season
More than 9,200 cars went through the Christmas light display at the Russell Springs City Park this season, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. Thomas said the city’s workers did an excellent job with […]
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Bill filed to return driver’s licensing to circuit clerk offices
It’s been more than four years since the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office ceased issuing driver’s licenses as part of a statewide initiative to move licensing to regional offices. Now, a bill filed this week […]
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Columbia man arrested, charged with sodomy and sexual abuse of minor
A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on charges including sodomy and sexual abuse of a minor. 80-year-old Fred Kerns was arrested by Kentucky State Police Wednesday afternoon. He was charged with two counts each of […]
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Adair County Schools says reported threat unsubstantiated
Adair County Schools released a statement late last night, saying there was a reported threat against the school district, but that threat was determined to be unsubstantiated. The statement was released a little before 10:30 […]
Obituaries
Carolyn J. Collins, 63, of Russell Springs
Carolyn J. Collins, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 7th, at home. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on February 15, 1962, a daughter of the late Mary (Conover) and Luther Ashbrook. She […]
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Laker Basketball scheduled to host Mercer County tonight
The Laker Basketball team is scheduled to host Mercer County at Laker Gym tonight. The Lakers enter at 7-7, and are looking to rebound from back-to-back close losses to Monroe County and Adair County. The […]
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Bradshaw to run for District Judge
A Russell Countian has entered the race for District Judge in the 40th District, Division 2. Local attorney Athena Cooper Bradshaw filed paperwork yesterday to seek election to the judge seat. Wayne County Attorney Tom […]