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Multiple agencies involved in search warrant that nets four arrests

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

Four Russell County residents were arrested as part of a search warrant executed by multiple law enforcement agencies early Tuesday morning. The individuals arrested were: Philip Sutton, 48, of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in more […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Monday night on drug and traffic charges. Joshua Holt, 27, of Russell Springs, was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession […]

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Lakers senior Scott Hamm joins 1,000 point club

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers senior Scott Hamm joined the 1,000 point club at Russell County High School on Monday night. Hamm is averaging 13 points per game for the Lakers this season, and led the Lakers […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers swept Cumberland County Monday night, bringing home huge district wins for both squads. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Panthers 45-34 and now sit at 4-2 on the […]

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RCMS 7th graders defeat Green County

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School 7th Grade Boys Basketball team defeated Green County 50-25 Monday night at home. The 8th grade team fell just short, losing by a score of 39-38 to Green County.

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Nine new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.64%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 299 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Russell County Hospital CEO provides update on COVID-19 vaccines

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Patrick Branco, CEO at Russell County Hospital states “we have been receiving a significant number of questions, requests and demands for information on when vaccines will be available to members of our community”. In answer […]

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Lindsey Wilson College scheduled to return to classes on Tuesday, Jan. 19

January 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

After a successful and safe fall semester, Lindsey Wilson College is ready to welcome students back to campus. LWC released plans for the spring 2021 semester last week with an updated Safe Return to Campus […]

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Russell County Schools set to return in-person on Tuesday

January 17, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools are not in session today due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which is observed statewide, but students will begin returning to in-person education tomorrow. The school district is implementing a hybrid […]

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Scholarship fund created for Flash and Geraldine Wilson

January 17, 2021 Zac Oakes

A committee comprised of several individuals connected to Russell County Middle and High School athletics have created a scholarship fund in honor of Larry “Flash” Wilson and his mother, Geraldine, after Flash passed away last […]

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  • Geraldine H. McKinney, 91, of Jamestown
    January 17, 2021
  • Sandra Akin, age 74, of Russell Springs
    January 17, 2021
  • Larry (Flash) Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 15, 2021
  • Marlon Andy Richardson, age 56, Formerly of Liberty
    January 15, 2021
  • Lloyd Luttrell, age 78, of Liberty
    January 13, 2021

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