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Burton wins Ms. Kentucky County Fair Pageant; Gossett finishes 3rd in Mrs. Kentucky County Fair

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Sarah Michelle Burton, who won Ms. Russell County Fair this past summer, brought home the crown this past weekend and was named Ms. Kentucky County Fair. Burton received first place among more than 50 contestants […]

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

County receives good news on COPS grant

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received some good news about the COPS grant that will provide funds to employ a security officer at Russell County Hospital. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said at this morning’s fiscal court meeting […]

Lakers fall at South Laurel over the weekend

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team fell at South Laurel over the weekend by a score of 71-52. Bryson Irvin led Russell County with 12 points. Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle each finished with 11 points in […]

Gosser receives Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at State DYW competiton

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Anna Gosser received the Jackie Thomas All Heart Award at the Kentucky Distinguished Young Woman competition over the weekend. The award is selected by the state committee. It recognizes a participant in the […]

Russell Springs LED street light conversion set to begin next month

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is set to begin its conversion to LED street lights next month. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said Kentucky Utilities has completed its street light audit and workers will begin […]

Fiscal court to meet this morning

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session this morning. The court will meet at 10:00 at the Russell County Courthouse. Today’s meeting includes typical beginning of the year business such as appointment […]

One person taken to hospital following collision on 127 overpass Saturday night

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

One person was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the 127 overpass just before 11:30 Saturday night. Russell Springs Police said the initial collision occurred between a 2011 Chevy Colorado operated by […]

Two drug arrests made locally yesterday

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement made a pair of drug-related arrests yesterday. 47-year-old Richard Crockett of Russell Springs was arrested by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]

Laker Dance competes at Lake Cumberland Classic

Monday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Dance team competed at the Lake Cumberland Classic in Somerset over the weekend. The high school team finished 2nd in both the Pom and Jazz competitions. The middle school team finished 1st in […]