In Sept. 18-24 Issue
The Pulaski County Maroons (1-2) defeated the visiting Russell County Lakers (1-2) Friday night, 40-23, in a tough battle which saw the Lakers give ground late.

In Sept. 18-24 Issue
On Monday, the 6th grade Lady Lakers won 20-12, 7th grade won 35-14 and 8th grade won 31-23 over Metcalfe County.

In Sept. 18-24 Issue
Judy Antle headed out last week to fish the last stop on the Women’s Bassmaster tour for 2008 at Clarks Hill Lake in Evans, Georgia.

In Sept. 18-24 Issue
The Lady Laker Golf Team was in action on Tuesday evening at Eagle's Nest Country Club. The Lady Lakers came up short being defeated by Somerset and Pulaski County.  

In Sept. 18-24 Issue
Last Thursday, the JV beat Lincoln County in two of three games as  RCHS won 21-18 in two straight.

In Sept. 11-17 Issue
Coach Sarah Roy’s  Lady Laker volleyball team participated in the Lexington Lafayette Volleyball Tournament  this past weekend.

In Sept. 11-17 Issue
The Russell County Middle School Lakers shut out Green County, 22-0, on Tuesday, giving them a 7-0 record on the season.

In Sept. 11-17 Issue
The Russell County Middle School 7th and 8th grade Lady Lakers split a doubleheader with Larue County last Thursday.

ONLINE UPDATE, Sept. 6
Not long after the start of the Lake Cumberland Poker Run tragedy struck as a boat flipped, killing one and injuring another.

ONLINE UPDATE-Sept. 5

The Russell County Lakers trounced the visiting Rebels of Casey County Friday night, 56-2, in the Lakers' home opener.

The Lakers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as Coach Bill Sharp was able to play some underclassmen in the game's final minutes.

The Lakers visit the Pulaski County Maroons at 7 p.m. next Friday.

Some Monday mornings it is just difficult to get things going and to get yourself in gear and motivated. We have found a way to help get past the Monday morning blues and we want to share with you.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
Former Miss USA and Russell County's own Tara Conner looks to be getting another reality television show gig on MTV, according to reports on several prominent entertainment news Web sites.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - Anthem Insurance, the Blue Cross / Blue Shield provider, and the Russell County Hospital’s administration are at odds over the hospital’s contract, which the hospital has served notice that it is canceling.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - The Kentucky State Police report they have initiated a “non-criminal investigation” into the events that led to a 5-year-old boy receiving serious burns last weekend.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
RUSSELL SPRINGS - There were some loud noises, which concerned officials at the Russell County Middle School, which lead to an inspection resulted in children being moved from a classroom and immediate shoring up of the roof's truss system.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
PLEASANT HILL - A Russell County woman drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Cumberland while swimming near the Pleasant Hill Boat Ramp, according to Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs, making this the county's first lake drowning this year.

In Sep. 4-10 issue
JAMESTOWN - Labor Day weekend was a deadly one on Lake Cumberland as a Lexington man was killed and his passenger seriously injured after midnight Sunday when the boat he was traveling in struck an island on the west end of the main lake at a high speed and flipped, pinning him underneath, according to Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs.

With the fall leaves right around the corner, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has some great upcoming workshops and outreach opportunities to help you get outdoors and enjoy the great weather September is sure to bring!