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Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in line of duty

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy was fatally shot in the line of duty tonight. County officials confirmed sheriff’s deputy Josh Phipps was fatally shot in the line of duty this evening. Sometime between 6 and […]

School board to meet in special session this morning

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session at 8:30 this morning. The board typically would meet at 5 p.m. today, but board members will be attending a Kentucky School Boards Association […]

Laker Band finishes 4th at Boyle County Showdown

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 4th at the Boyle County Rebel Showdown over the weekend. The Laker Band had a strong showing in the preliminaries, where they came in 1st place and earned best percussion and […]

God’s Food Pantry to begin operations at new facility today

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

Just less than three months since breaking ground, God’s Food Pantry will begin operations at its new facility today. The new facility is located at 101 Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs. The new building […]

Wilkerson named RCHS Homecoming Queen

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School junior Allie Wilkerson was chosen as the school’s homecoming queen Friday night. Wilkerson was presented with the homecoming crown at halftime of Friday night’s Russell County Football game. Allie is the […]

Campbellsville man arrested in connection to theft near elementary school

Monday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Friday afternoon in connection with a theft that occurred near Russell Springs Elementary, causing the school to go into a lockdown. 46-year-old Charles Perry […]

Laker Band in competition today

Saturday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Band will be in competition today, competing in the Boyle County Rebel Showdown at Boyle County High School. The Laker Band is one of four AAA bands competing in today’s competition, joining Elizabethtown, […]

Columbia men arrested in Pulaski County for involvement in multi-county drug trafficking operation

Saturday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

Two Columbia men were arrested in Pulaski County Wednesday for their involvement in what is being described as a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers monitoring rainfall from Hurricane Francine

Saturday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Nashville is monitoring rainfall in the Cumberland River Basin area this weekend. Lt. Col. Robert Green, the Nashville District commander, said the flood risk management projects are currently […]

RSES placed on soft lockdown following burglary next to school

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown Friday morning after a burglary took place at the Thomas residence next to the school. At least two people were involved, and one person was […]