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Month: July 2019

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RS Residents Indicted in Adair

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Two Russell County men were recently indicted by the Adair County Grand Jury during their July session, according to court records. The following were indicted by the grand jury: Michael S. Nichols was charged with […]

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Ambulance Board Met Monday Morning

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Ambulance Board of Directors held a special called meeting on Monday morning in the Russell County Hospital conference room with representatives from the local EMS, Emergency Management, Hospital, and Fiscal Court present […]

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Medical Update on Local EMS Employee

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Michael “Brad” Loy, an EMT with Russell County EMS, experienced a medical emergency while transporting a patient on Saturday, July 27th. The patient was transported without incident. EMT Loy underwent surgery at Lake Cumberland Regional […]

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Dunnville Man Arrested on Marijuana Charges

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The search of a residence in Dunnville in neighboring Casey County led to an arrest on Sunday afternoon, according to the Kentucky State Police. Around 1:45 pm eastern time, Trooper Zach Scott received information about […]

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Doctor in Clinton County Sentenced to Prison

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Dr. Michael Lee Cummings, 64, of Albany, was recently sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally prescribing opioids, according to the United States Attorney Office. Cummings will also be subject to three years of […]

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School Board Meets Wednesday

July 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education will have a special called meeting on Wednesday, at 4:30 pm at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center Construction Site Trailer at 190 Eric Lane in Russell […]

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Trading Post Items- Monday

July 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 9mm gun 270-507-7522 Looking For: Home for rent in Jamestown or Russell Springs by August 1st 270-585-5763 Looking For: Refrigerator 270-566-4133 For Sale: Three dog panels 270-566-1230 For Sale: Kitchen table with four […]

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Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Increase Tonight

July 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

We are kicking off the start of the work week and warm and sunny note, temperatures today will get into the mid and upper 80’s. Sunshine will stick around today, but changes are in store […]

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Two Arrested on Meth Charges Earlier Today

July 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Police Department continued its efforts to combat the illegal sale of drugs in Russell County on Monday morning. Just before 6 am, an ongoing investigation led officers to a room at the […]

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Two Arrested on Drug Charges Saturday

July 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

The search of a residence on Old Tucker Road in the Eli community of Russell County resulted in the arrest of two individuals around 10 pm Saturday, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston. Arrested […]

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