The Russell County Lakers swept three games this weekend to capture the Covered Bridge Tournament title in Fleming County. The Lakers remain undefeated on the year at 8-0.
The Lakers defeated Estill County, Fairview and Williamstown to capture the tournament's championship.
Coach Willie Feldhaus' Lakers won each game by double digits, defeating Williamstown 72-56 on Sunday, Fairview 64-54 on Saturday and Estill County 77-59 on Friday.
The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated Burgin by a score of 77-46 at Laker Gym to improve to 5-1 on the year. Coach Craig Pippen's team managed to get out to an early lead and never looked back. Look for the full story on the game in next week's issue.
In Dec. 20 Issue Russell County News Last week, county officials held a community open house at the Russell County Recycling Center to promote the three new mobile recycling trailers, which were purchased with a state recycling grant, according to Solid Waste Coordinator H.M Bottom.
In Dec. 20 Issue Russell County News It finally happened...No, I did not lose that extra ten pounds, I did
not wake up handsome ('cos I don't sleep much anyway, remember?), nor
did I step out of the shower (hold that thought), look in the mirror,
and notice my hair had grown down past my shoulders.What happened
was...I officially "made" Topix.
In Dec. 20 Issue Russell County News The economy is going to crash. The gays are going to take over and turn your kids queer. Rock music is going to destroy our blessed society.
In Dec. 20 Issue Russell County News "Take my Son" A friend shared this story with me recently and now I
would like to share it with you… A wealthy man and his son loved to
collect rare works of art.
Coach Craig Pippen's Lady Lakers downed the Lady Eagles of Campbellsville last night in Laker Gym, 60-40. The ladies now sport a 4-1 record. LeeAnn Grider led Russell County with a dozen points. Russell County hosts Burgin tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Laker Gym.
The Times Journal is a weekly newspaper issued on Thursdays. It was first published on October 13, 1949, by Andrew J. and Terry Norfleet.
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Russell Springs KY 42642
Phone: 270-866-3191
Fax: 270-866-3198
Russell County News is a weekly newspaper issued on Saturdays, and is mailed free to every address in Russell County, Ky. It was first published on February 1, 1913.
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