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Chamber announces award winners at annual banquet

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday night with a large crowd on hand at the Russell County Auditorium. Multiple awards and recognitions were announced at the banquet. Dr. Rick Miles […]

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Russell County alumnus wins back-to-back volleyball region championships at Daviess County

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell County alumnus has won back-to-back regional volleyball championships at Daviess County High School. Tyla Bailey, daughter of Kevin and Mary Lynn Bailey, played on the Lady Laker Volleyball team from 2007-2010 before graduating […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges by Kentucky State Police Thursday. According to jail records, Nathan Irvin, age 29, was arrested and charged with trafficking in two or more […]

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Local unemployment drops nearly 1 percent last month

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Unemployment in Russell County dropped nearly 1 percent in September 2021 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Unemployment in Russell County was at 4.5 percent last month, […]

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Judge Executive Robertson proclaims Friday as Ms. Myrtle Rexroat Day

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

County Judge Executive Gary Robertson has proclaimed Friday, October 29  as Ms. Myrtle Rexroat Day in Russell County. Rexroat celebrates her 104th birthday today. She was born Oct. 29, 1917. You can view the full […]

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Trick-or-Treating in Russell County on Saturday

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

With Halloween this weekend, trick-or-treating will take place across the county on Saturday. Trick-or-Treat hours in the county are from 5-8 p.m. The City of Russell Springs and the City of Jamestown will each be […]

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David R. Swords, of Jamestown

October 28, 2021 Sean Hammond

David R. Swords, of Jamestown, KY, passed away after a short illness, October 27th, at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Campbellsvllle, KY. David was born in Akron, OH on July 7, 1931, a son of the […]

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15 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Wednesday

October 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Of today’s 105 reported cases, 87 (83%) were unvaccinated and 22 of today’s cases (21%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

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Deadline approaching to receive discount on property tax bills

October 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The deadline to receive a two-percent discount on property tax bills is approaching. Bills paid from now until November 1 receive the discount. Those paid between November 2 and December 31 are the face amount. […]

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Health Department now offering COVID booster vaccines

October 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is now offering COVID-19 Booster doses. To make an appointment in Russell County, view the contact information below.  Russell County, 211 Fruit of the Loom Drive, Jamestown, KY 42629 […]

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  • Ricky L. Collins, age 59, of Russell Springs
    September 28, 2023
  • Vanessa Burton, age 52, of Columbia
    September 28, 2023
  • Velma “Veb” Arthur, age 96, of Russell Springs
    September 25, 2023
  • Loureda “Lou” Wilson Roy of the Gosser Ridge Community
    September 25, 2023
  • Alan Gregory Polston, age 37, of Russell Springs
    September 25, 2023

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