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Tourist Commission Meets Wednesday

December 17, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission of Russell County will hold their December Board Meeting on Wednesday at 12:30 pm at Jamestown Cafe on Monument Square in Jamestown. The public is invited to attend.
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Gas Prices Cheaper this Week

December 17, 2019 Sean Hammond
Gas prices in our region of Kentucky are four cents cheaper this week at $2.30, according to Triple A’s Gas Price Report. Prices in Russell County are around the $2.26 mark. Year-over-year, gas prices in […]
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Signups Underway for Rogers Scholars, Explorers, or ELI Summer Programs

December 17, 2019 Sean Hammond
Local middle and high school students can now apply for The Center for Rural Development’s 2020 Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, or ELI summer programs for students in grades 8-11. The deadline to apply for Rogers […]
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ACA Open Enrollment Period has been Extended

December 17, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment period for Kentuckians to select 2020 Marketplace health insurance plans at www.healthcare.gov has been extended. The new deadline is 2 am central time, on Wednesday. Customers can find more […]
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Filing Deadline for Primary Election Candidates

December 16, 2019 Sean Hammond
A reminder to candidates involved in the May 19, 2020 primary election, that the filing deadline is 4 p.m. on January 10th. Effective back on November 6th, Senate Bill 60, passed earlier this year by […]
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School Board Meets this Evening

December 16, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. There will be a working meeting at 5:00 pm with no action to be taken. The agenda for that meeting is below… 1. Call to […]
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Fires Caused by Holiday Decorations

December 16, 2019 Sean Hammond
According to the National Fire Protection Association, home fires that began when holiday decorations caught fire caused an average of three civilian deaths, 34 civilian fire injuries and $12 million in direct property damage per […]
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Holiday Theft Awareness

December 16, 2019 Sean Hammond
To prevent theft of your credit card or other personal information over the upcoming holiday period, Triple A recommends that you stick to familiar websites that you know are secure, beware of fake gift cards […]
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Laker Sports, Monday, December 16th

December 16, 2019 Sean Hammond
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Carla Jeanne Hudson, age 74, of Jamestown

December 15, 2019 Sean Hammond
Carla Jeanne Hudson, age 74, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, December 14th 2019 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. She is survived by: One Daughter Michelle Pettey of Jamestown One Son Timothy Kaiser […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

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