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Russell County at 156 Active COVID-19 Cases

September 10, 2021 Sean Hammond
IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]
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KFC coming to Russell Springs; city tax rates remain the same

September 10, 2021 Zac Oakes
KFC will be locating in Russell Springs with tentative plans for the restaurant to be open in December. City leaders made the announcement at Thursday’s city council meeting, the culmination of multiple years of discussion […]
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Laker Football travels to Casey County Friday night

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team returns to action after two weeks of cancelled games due to COVID as they travel to Liberty to take on the Casey County Rebels. It’s been three weeks since the Lakers […]
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Volleyball falls at Clinton County

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team went on the road to Clinton County Thursday night, falling 3 sets to 1 in 16th District action. Clinton County took the first two sets by scores of 25-23 and […]
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Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested on drug charges by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Rebecca K. Major, age 27, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, second offense; possession of an unspecified […]
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KSP arrests Russell Springs man on numerous charges

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on multiple charges Thursday afternoon. Gregory Collins, age 47, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of an unspecified drug, tampering with physical […]
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Liberty man arrested on shoplifting and other charges

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Liberty man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon. Jordan Wheat, age 26, was arrested and charged with shoplifting under $500 and providing false statements or misrepresenting to receive benefits less […]
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Movie night on Jamestown Square returns Friday night

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
Movie Night on the Square in Jamestown returns Friday night. The movie night event was scheduled to return last week but was postponed due to schools going virtual last week. The movie Captain America will […]
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National Guard assisting at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset is one of 21 hospitals around the state which will be receiving help from the Kentucky National Guard to assist with COVID-19 efforts according to a release from Governor […]
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Wee School is returning

September 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
Wee School is returning this year for Russell County children ages 3-5. The Family Resource Centers of Russell County Schools are partnering with the Russell County Public Library to bring back the popular program for […]
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