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Jamestown man arrested in Adair County

September 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges Monday. Jeffrey D. Helton, age 30, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief first degree, possession of handgun by a convicted […]
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Russell County School Board to participate in KDE vaccine incentive program

September 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will participate in a Kentucky Department of Education program that will provide a one-time payment of $100 for any school employee who is fully vaccinated. Employees, both full-time and […]
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54 new cases of COVID, one death in Russell County on Monday

September 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
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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RCIDA endorses new parkway interchange proposal

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority is endorsing an option from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that would build a new Cumberland Parkway interchange at Highway 379. This is what the RCIDA wrote on their website […]
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Laker soccer on the road at Campbellsville Monday

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Laker soccer team goes on the road to Campbellsville to take on the Eagles Monday. The Lakers enter with a record of 5-8-1. The Eagles enter with a record of 9-4-1. The matchup is […]
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Lakers fall to district rival Warren East

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers fell to 1-4 on the season with a 49-21 loss to Warren East Friday night. Tony Noyola picked up two touchdowns on the ground for the Lakers, and Braxton Walters added […]
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New poll shows lowering vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
A new Vaccines in Kentucky Poll, commissioned by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, shows efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccines have persuaded two-thirds of those who said earlier this year they were open to changing […]
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Russell County over 200 active COVID cases again

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Latest Report from Lake Cumberland District Health Department (9/17/21) 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 […]
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Board of Education to meet on Monday

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to approve […]
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Jamestown man arrested Saturday morning

September 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested Saturday morning by Jamestown Police. Shane M. Grant, age 48, was arrested and charged with assault second degree and burglary second degree. He was arrested and lodged in the Russell […]
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    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

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