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2 new cases of COVID, 1 death reported in Russell County

October 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 80 reported cases, 68 (85%) were unvaccinated and 16 of today’s cases (20%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Obituaries

Kimberly D. Foster, age 55, of Russell Springs

October 21, 2021 Sean Hammond
Kimberly D. Foster, age 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, October 20 2021 at Baptist Health, Paducah, KY. She was born on Monday, December 13 1965, in Memphis, TN. She was the daughter […]
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Six new cases of COVID reported in Russell County Wednesday

October 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 101 reported cases, 84 (83%) were unvaccinated and 18 of today’s cases (18%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this weekend

October 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at […]
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RCHS looking to improve ACT scores

October 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School Principal Shanna Tarter said school administrators continue to work on improving the school’s ACT scores. Improvement occurred in the 2019-2020 school year, and in the 2020-2021 year in which students spent […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet on Thursday

October 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall in Jamestown. We’ll have more from the meeting on Friday’s Local News.
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City, County offices closed today

October 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today in observance of funeral services for H.M. Bottom. Anyone needing a sheriff’s deputy or law enforcement assistance can still contact Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600. Russell Springs […]
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Proposed bill aims to give first responders COVID-19 death benefits

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT— While most of the world quarantined, first responders faced the COVID-19 pandemic head on. Unfortunately, some first responders have died from COVID-19 after being exposed in the line of duty, and their families quickly […]
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RCMS Football loses in 2OT against top-seeded Campbellsville

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football team went on the road to take on the undefeated and top-seeded Campbellsville Eagles in the first round of the conference playoffs Tuesday night. The Lakers fell in double-overtime […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball falls in 5 sets in district championship

October 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team fell just short in their bid for a 16th District Championship on Tuesday, falling in five sets to Clinton County. The two teams alternated victories with Clinton County winning the […]
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