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Local arrests made over the weekend

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement arrested multiple individuals over the weekend. Jeffrey Helton, age 29, of Russell Springs, was arrested on Friday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with theft by unlawful taking, possession of […]

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Four RCHS students selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Four Russell County High School students were selected for the Governor’s School for the Arts. Gage Carnes, Radie Foster, Morgan Loy, and Sally Wilson were selected to attend the prestigious program. TheĀ GSA program is a […]

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Paving to begin this week on KY 80 East

April 18, 2021 Zac Oakes

Paving begins this week on a portion of East Kentucky 80, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8. Work will begin toward the middle or end of this week on the portion of East […]

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RCMS Baseball defeats Hart County

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball teams defeated Hart County on Friday. The varsity team won 15-0. The B-team won 10-4.

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Laker Baseball team shuts out Rockcastle County

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team shutout Rockcastle County Thursday night by a score of 16-0. It was a big game for Nathan Lawson, who pitched a complete-game shutout by going six innings and striking […]

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Lady Lakers defeat Monroe County 12-10

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers scored 10 runs in the fifth inning and withstood a late Monroe County rally to come away with a 12-10 win on Friday evening. The Lady Lakers held a 2-1 […]

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City of Jamestown to purchase new playground equipment

April 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is purchasing some much-needed and long-awaited new playground equipment for the Jamestown City Park. The city council voted unanimously Thursday night to purchase the new equipment, which will be partially funded […]

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RCMS soccer defeats McCreary Central

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

The RCMS Girls Soccer team defeated McCreary Central on Thursday by a score of 9-0.

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RCMS Softball teams defeat Southern Pulaski

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball teams defeated Southern Pulaski Thursday. The A-team won by a score of 17-3. The B-team won 4-3.

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Four RCMS baseball players hit homeruns in big win

April 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Middle School Baseball players hit homerunsĀ  in a 19-4 win over Southern Middle School Thursday. Ayden McGowan hit two homeruns, driving in three runs total. Mayes Gosser also hit a homerun, driving […]

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    September 28, 2023
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