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Month: January 2021

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Quiet Weather Today and Tomorrow

January 28, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. It was nice to see some of the white stuff come down last night and it did come down quite heavy at times according to some reports we received. It looks […]

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10 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday, 11 hospitalized

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 320 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Local scholarships being offered to high school students

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The cost of higher education can be a concern for many, but one way to offset some of those costs is via scholarships. Several local organizations are offering scholarships to high school seniors. Robin Rixon […]

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Local students named to President’s List/Dean’s List at WKU

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic recognition at Western Kentucky University by being named to the university’s Dean’s List and President’s List. Dean’s List students were: Alexa Loy Kaleb Harris Emily Antle Brian Bunch Addison Loy […]

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Charles Claude Cape, age 70, of Jamestown

January 27, 2021 Sean Hammond

Charles Claude Cape, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He was 70 years of age. Born on April 17, 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son […]

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Kenny Payne’s Departure Is Not the Problem, According to Calipari

January 27, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari doesn’t believe Kenny Payne’s departure from the UK coaching staff this year  has anything to do with the team’s poor play this year. Payne was on Calipari’s staff for 11 […]

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Snow Moves in Today

January 27, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Wednesday, everyone. We had an absolutely beautiful day on Tuesday with sunshine and temperatures around 60 degree mark. Things change big time today as our next system comes in bringing with […]

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Selby Asphalt offering scholarship for high school seniors

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Selby Asphalt Maintenance is offering a scholarship for high school students. There are two eligibility requirements: An RCHS senior student taking vocational/technical classes at Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center Students attending college at a vocational/technical […]

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Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will use federal funding from the last economic relief bill to hire another English as a Second Language Teacher. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has many students who are not […]

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Lakers defeat Somerset Christian, Lady Lakers fall at Danville

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers defeated Somerset Christian 69-38 at Laker Gym Tuesday night. Jay Milburn led the Lakers with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Scott Hamm and Devonte Grayson also scored in double digits with […]

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Obituaries

  • Franklin Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Russell Springs
    March 3, 2021
  • Martin Kuety, age 70, of Russell Springs
    March 2, 2021
  • N.E. Oakes, age 80, of Jabez
    March 2, 2021
  • Christine Foley, age 89, of Russell Springs
    March 2, 2021
  • Dallon Ruba Matthews, age 52, of Russell Springs
    February 28, 2021

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