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Update on PPP funds for farmers

January 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Economic Aid Act reauthorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through March 31 and made several modifications beneficial to farmers. It also authorizes second draw PPP loans. Eligible expenses paid with […]

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10 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

January 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.29%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 305 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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UK’s Dontaie Allen Says Calipari Not Harder On Him Than Other Players

January 20, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

By LARRY VAUGHT While many Kentucky fans think coach John Calipari was stubborn for not playing freshman Dontaie Allen much the first seven games when the Cats went 1-6 and then overly hard on him […]

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Rain Chances Increase Tonight

January 20, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Our Tuesday turned out to be a beautiful day with sunshine and we actually exceeded the forecast high yesterday by getting up to 50 degrees. Sunshine will continue for today, although […]

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KYTC offering emergency notice service for KY drivers

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

A new system being implemented by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will provide the ability for licensed drivers in the state of Kentucky to provide an emergency contact for law enforcement if that driver has been […]

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Obituaries

Faye Grider, age 64, of Jamestown

January 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Faye Grider, 64, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, January 18th, at her residence. Faye was born in Somerset, KY on August 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Eliza Pearl (Chapman) and Jesse Garner. […]

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Cressie Marie Antle, age 90, of Jamestown

January 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Cressie Marie Antle, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 90 years of age. Born on July 6, 1930, in Jamestown, Kentucky, she was a daughter of […]

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Gracie L. Cain, age 57, of Windsor

January 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Gracie L. Cain, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs.  She was 57 years of age. Born on May 3, 1963, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was […]

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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.55%. Deaths: We regret we must report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 302 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Multiple agencies involved in search warrant that nets four arrests

January 19, 2021 Zac Oakes

Four Russell County residents were arrested as part of a search warrant executed by multiple law enforcement agencies early Tuesday morning. The individuals arrested were: Philip Sutton, 48, of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in more […]

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  • Franklin Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Russell Springs
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    March 2, 2021
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