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Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in Russell County

August 31, 2020 Zac Oakes

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Russell County on Monday, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. The new cases include the following: A 52-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic A […]

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County passes resolution to pursue condemnation of drag strip

August 31, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution Monday morning to begin the process of condemning the property known as “The Drag Strip” between Jamestown and Russell Springs. The property, totaling a little more than […]

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Eight overdose deaths reported in Russell County last year

August 31, 2020 Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy revealed eight overdose deaths in Russell County in 2019. That number is an increase from six overdose deaths that were reported in the county […]

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Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors

August 31, 2020 WJRS Laker Country
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Mayor Nick Shearer Interview

August 31, 2020 Sean Hammond

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer discusses the beginning of the water project in Jamestown.

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Work begins today on Jamestown water project

August 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Work is expected to begin in downtown Jamestown on a major water project. Today marks the beginning of the project to replace water lines that are more than 60 years old. The project is expected […]

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Sunday, August 30 COVID-19 report

August 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 61 deaths resulting in a 3.1% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 18 cases in the […]

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Vaught’s Views for Monday, August 31st

August 30, 2020 WJRS Laker Country
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Helen Robertson, age 66, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Helen Jane Robertson, 66, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born August  15, 1954 in Russell County to the late Elijah Giddy & Vernada Foster Tucker. […]

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Donna Yvonne Overstreet, age 70, of Dunnville

August 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Donna Yvonne Overstreet, 70, of Dunnville, KY.passed away Saturday, August 29th, at her residence. Donna was born in Dunnville, KY on February 20, 2020, a daughter of the late Mary (Dehart) and Dan  Ferry. She was […]

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  • Geraldine H. McKinney, 91, of Jamestown
    January 17, 2021
  • Sandra Akin, age 74, of Russell Springs
    January 17, 2021
  • Larry (Flash) Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 15, 2021
  • Marlon Andy Richardson, age 56, Formerly of Liberty
    January 15, 2021
  • Lloyd Luttrell, age 78, of Liberty
    January 13, 2021

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