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Commodity distribution location changed next week

May 25, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Commodity Distribution will be held at a new location next week. Commodities will be distributed at Russell Springs First Baptist Church next Thursday instead of the Russell County Fairgrounds. This change is […]

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Local students receive academic honors at University of the Cumberlands

May 25, 2023 Zac Oakes

Five local students received academic honors at the University of the Cumberlands. Nathan Garland of Jamestown and Elly Richardson, Christopher Yates, and Tracy Bunch, all of Russell Springs, were named to the Dean’s List at […]

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State Park planning to open outdoor pool next week

May 25, 2023 Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is planning to open its outdoor community pool soon after a near-decade hiatus. Representatives from the park said the pool is planning to reopen to the public next Friday, June […]

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Russell County’s comeback falls short in region semifinals

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team fell down 6-0 against the Bowling Green Purples in the region semifinals last night, and nearly rallied to win, but fell short, losing 7-6. The Lakers rallied late, cutting […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested Tuesday night

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested Tuesday night by Kentucky State Police on drug and traffic charges. According to jail records, 36-year-old Mary Sears was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with operating a […]

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McFall claims first regional tennis title in RCHS history

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Senior Lucas McFall made school history yesterday, claiming the first regional singles title for tennis in school history. The 32-person tournament began last week, with McFall capping off the tournament defeating […]

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Maynard indicted on murder charge; grand jury indicts 11 others

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man has been indicted for murder in the death of his half-brother at a residence near Jamestown last month. A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and indicted 18-year-old Lee Maynard on […]

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Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced $14.7 million in Americorps grants for various projects around the state. Among those is more than $723,000 for the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers Corps. The grant helps […]

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Russell Spring City Council approves equipment purchase

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved the purchase of some new equipment during a special-called meeting yesterday morning. The council approved the purchase of a Skid-Steer and a mini track hoe for a combined estimated […]

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Tennessee woman airlifted following parkway wreck

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Tennessee woman was airlifted following a single-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway over the weekend. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The report states 48-year-old […]

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Obituaries

  • John David Barr, Jr., age 54, of Russell Springs
    May 24, 2023
  • Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, age 60, of Eubank
    May 23, 2023
  • Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs
    May 21, 2023
  • Debbie Stephens, age 66, of Jamestown
    May 20, 2023
  • James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County
    May 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Warren East 4th Region Tournament

    Russell County vs Warren East in First Round of the 4th Region Tournament from Monday, May 22nd

  • Lakers vs Clinton County

    Russell County Laker Baseball vs Clinton County in 16th District Championship game.

  • Honor Guard Holding Fundraiser on Friday, May 19th

    Bill Carroll with the Russell County Honor Guard stops by to talk about the road block the honor guard will have at the 127/80 intersection taking up donations for the local group.

  • Lady Lakers vs Clinton Country District Tournament

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Clinton County in the 1st round of the 16th District Tournament from Wednesday, May 17th.

  • Lady Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Adair County from Friday, May 12th.

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