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Sean Hammond is the host of "Laker Country Afternoons" Monday thru Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and a contributor to lakercountry.com.
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Two Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges in Adair County

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
Two people were arrested over the weekend in Adair County by Kentucky State Police. According to jail records, 23-year-old Malaya Nicole Seacat of Milltown, Indiana, was taken into custody on several charges, including DUI, speeding, […]
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Multiple Weekend Arrests Reported in Pulaski County

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
Several arrests were reported over the weekend in Pulaski County. According to authorities, 45-year-old Benjamin Foster of Nancy was arrested late Friday night by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. […]
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Fiscal Court to Vote on Budget, Make Tourism Board Appointments

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the 26-27 fiscal year budget. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum is also expected […]
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Drought Conditions Persist Across the Area

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
Local drought conditions have seen little improvement, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. A small portion of Russell county has now moved back into the moderate drought category. However, the vast […]
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ARC Pregnancy Center Celebrates New Facility with Ribbon Cutting

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
The ARC Pregnancy Center held a ribbon cutting on Friday to celebrate the opening of their new facility on Brian Walters Drive. The new facility is roughly 4,000 square feet. At the ribbon cutting, Mayor […]
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Area Competitors Claim Wins at Russell County Fair Truck and Tractor Pull

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
We have results from the KTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls last Friday at the Russell County Fair. Area winners included Adam Bennett from Columbia in the Super Modified 4WD Class, Jeff Sprowl from Tompkinsville in […]
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Winners Announced from Russell County Fair Horse Races

June 8, 2026 Sean Hammond
We have winners from the horse races at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. In the Run What You Brung, Tawney Abney took first place riding Whiskey Bent. In the ¼ mile derby, Jonathan Browder […]
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Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs

June 3, 2026 Sean Hammond
Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 1st, at Russell County Hospital. Maylon was born in Columbus, OH on January 4, 1960, a son of the late Carol (Wright) and Maylon […]
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Donnie Ray Stargle, age 81, of Russell Springs

May 28, 2026 Sean Hammond
Donnie Ray Stargle, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 81 years of age. Born March 20, 1945, in Casey County, he was a […]
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Barbara Faye Pierce, age 85, of Windsor

May 25, 2026 Sean Hammond
Barbara Faye Pierce, of Windsor, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at her residence. She was 85 years, and 8 days of age. Born on May 17, 1941, in Russell County, Barbara was a […]
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