Articles by Zac Oakes

Both the Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were defeated in Friday night games. The Lady Lakers hosted the Bell County Lady Cats in the season’s home opener, falling 66-46 to the three-time defending 52nd […]

Russell County sees significant jump in children in foster care

The number of children in Russell County who have been placed in foster care has taken a significant jump in recent years, according to a new report. New data released from Kentucky Youth Advocates shows […]

Laker, Lady Laker Basketball teams in action tonight

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are in action tonight. The Lady Lakers will be at home hosting Bell County tonight in the home opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with […]

RCMS Basketball teams sweep Hart County

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Hart County Thursday night. The 6th grade got things started with a 38-16 win, followed by a 42-25 win for the 7th grade. The 8th grade capped […]

One escaped Casey County inmate back in custody; police still searching for other

One of the two inmates that escaped from the Casey County Jail yesterday morning is back in custody. According to Liberty Police, Angela Mason and Chasity Burton escaped around 4 a.m. yesterday but as of […]

Letcher County man found dead after incident at stockyards

A Letcher County man was found deceased early Thursday morning following an incident at the Russell County Stockyards. According to the Russell County Coroner’s Office, 52-year-old Gerald Raymond Johnson was pronounced deceased by Russell County […]

Semi wreck blocks highway for 7+ hours

A freightliner semi that wrecked early Wednesday morning left Highway 55 blocked for several hours. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, a 2012 freightliner semi hauling 38,000 pounds of steel rebar failed to negotiate […]

Laker Swim & Dive picks up big win on Tuesday

The Laker Swim and Dive Team came away with a big win at the team’s home meet on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 321, defeating Danville, Barren County, and Pulaski County […]

Committee in progress of creating next year’s school calendar

The Russell County Schools District Calendar Committee is in the process of creating next year’s school calendar. This committee includes teachers, school administrators, school staff, and members of the business and tourism communities. The committee […]

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Governor Andy Beshear is proposing significant changes following a riot at the Adair County Youth Detention Center last month. One of the proposals is having a facility for female detainees only. That proposal stems from […]