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Park time in the Springs
In March 19 Issue
With spring making its yearly debut on Friday, the city officials have
begun giving the Russell Springs its warm weather facelift, according
to Russell Springs Mayor Hollis DeHart.
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Flanagan at service again
In March 19 Issue
It has been three weeks, and the new Ambulance Service Director, Kerry
Joe Flanagan said he is settling into the position, and "It feels great
to be home."
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RS Main St. to become more ‘business friendly’
In March 19 Issue
In an effort to lure more businesses to the downtown area, the Russell
Springs City Council approved a measure supported by Mayor Hollis
DeHart to offer two-year city property tax breaks to any business that
chooses to locate to Main St. at last Thursday’s regular monthly
meeting.
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Graduation waiver requested at school board meeting
In March 19 Issue
Members of the Russell County School Board unanimously voted for a
formal request to the State Education Commissioner asking to end school
a little earlier for seniors.
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LWC football coach visits former player in Russell Springs
In March 19 Issue
Lindsey Wilson College football Coach Chris Oliver hasn't signed a
recruit yet from Russell County, but Thursday morning he paid a visit
to someone who still has two years of eligibility left.
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From my window ... by I. C. Toowell
In March 19 Issue
The stimulus and the passing out of our tax dollars has everyone’s attention this week.
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Pay for care and buy own bullets
In March 19 Issue
What have we created and where is this country headed?
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Several local banks now offering Saturday hours
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
Several Russell County banks have recently began opening their
drive-thru windows on Saturday mornings to better serve their
customers, according to local bank officials.
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Shirley works to help keep everyone in RC healthy
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
Helping the community comes naturally to Shirley Roberson.
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Thoughts from the Lower 40: I'm Not Kiddin'!
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
I think I’ve decided to stop having kids.
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Cruisin': The Mercury Led Sled
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
Mercury Hot Rod, the words go together like bread and butter. Next to
Ford, the Mercury probably is the second most favorite choice for
Street Rodders and Hot Rodders alike.
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Debbie does Discourse
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
This has been a most frustrating week, bordering on the verge of pure anger.
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In my Opinion ... by Ron Phillips
In March 14 Issue
Russell County News
Math 101! I really believe that one of reason that our country is in
so much economic trouble is many people do not understand basic math.
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Court votes to build jail
In March 12 Issue
The members of the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to "build a jail."
County Judge-Executive Mickey Garner made that motion and Magistrate
Ron Johnson seconded it. All except Magistrate Greg Popplewell voted
for the motion.
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Prosecutor enters plea to DUI charge
In March 12 Issue
“I deeply regret that this incident occurred. I made a mistake for
which I am truly sorry," said Commonwealth's Attorney Matthew Leveridge.
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Parkway wreck kills mother and child
In March 12 Issue
A Friday afternoon crash killed a mother and her son, and injured two
other of her children, on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, about
seven miles east of Russell Springs, according to state police.
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Lakers take loss in regional semifinals
In March 12 Issue
The Russell County Lakers (23-7) came up short in the 4th region
semifinals on Monday night, falling to the 24-8 Franklin-Simpson
Wildcats 60-54 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
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Lakers slay the Dragons at regionals
In March 12 Issue
Coach Willie Feldhaus' Laker basketball team upset the top-seeded
Warren Central Dragons, 65-57, Saturday night in the opening round of
the 4th region tournament at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, one of
the biggest wins in the history of Russell County basketball.
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From my window ... by I. C. Toowell
In March 12 Issue
We got all excited this week when we heard this announcement on TV there was major news that millions of jobs were available.
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It is not a gift!
In March 12 Issue
Russell County Fiscal Court has confirmed plans to build a new jail.
Finally!
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Lakers fall to Wildcats by 6 in region semifinal
ONLINE UPDATE-March 10 The Russell County Lakers fell to Franklin-Simpson 60-54 on Monday night at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green in the 4th region semifinals. Coach Willie Feldhaus' Lakers shot just 39 percent from the floor for the game and hit just six of 21 shots in the second half. Russell County was led in scoring by senior Bryon Ellis with 17 points in his last game. Robbie Bell was the other Laker in double figures with 13 points. After defeating region favorite Warren Central on Saturday, the Lakers came out strong against the Wildcats and even held a double digit lead for much of the first half. But tough Wildcat defense hindered the Laker offense in the last 16 minutes and Russell County went down fighting, losing by six points. For the full game stories along with photos from the Warren Central victory and the Franklin-Simpson defeat, check out this week's Times Journal.
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