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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. Deputy Tyler Pearson of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Logan M. Lloyd and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication […]

School board approves purchase of new equipment, athletic field upgrades

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of new track and field equipment, along with upgrades at the Kay Morris Softball Complex during its recent meeting. With the new track at the First […]

Pulaski Co student to face charges after reportedly bringing gun to school

Monday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

A student in neighboring Pulaski County will face charges after they reportedly brought a gun to Southwestern High School. School officials said they received a tip that a student had a gun on school grounds […]

Christmas on the Square is tonight

Saturday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

Christmas on the Square will take place tonight in Jamestown. The annual event will include pictures with Santa, sleigh rides around the square, performances by local youth choirs, and the lighting of the community Christmas […]

Lakers fall at Warren Central, Lady Lakers host Warren East tonight

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team fell to 1-1 on the season with a loss on the road to the defending 4th Region champion Warren Central Dragons last night by a score of 71-53. The Lakers will […]

School board approves bids for field house & bus garage project

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved bids for its field house and bus garage project. The project will build a new football field house at the First National Bank Athletic Complex and a new […]

Christmas on the Square is tomorrow

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Christmas on the Square will take place in Jamestown tomorrow. The annual event is free to the public, and will include free sleigh rides, free hot chocolate, and more, along with Christmas carols and the […]

Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy yesterday. Deputy Tyler Pearson was sworn-in as the newest member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by Sheriff Derek Polston. Pearson previously served as a […]

Lindsey Wilson College to hold largest winter commencement ceremony in school history tomorrow

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

By LWC Public Relations Lindsey Wilson College will hold its 120th commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7. This will be the largest winter commencement in the 121-year history of the college. A total of 843 […]

Laker Basketball on the road at Warren Central tonight

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is back on the road tonight, taking on the defending 4th Region champions, the Warren Central Dragons. Both teams enter tonight’s game at 1-0, with the Lakers picking up a 90-63 […]