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Two new COVID cases in Russell County on Tuesday

November 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 71 reported cases, 63 (89%) were unvaccinated and 21 of today’s cases (30%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for cruelty to animals

November 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man is in jail charged with cruelty to animals second degree. Dalton Goodson, age 19, was arrested by Russell Springs Police and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center around 7:30 p.m. […]
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Candidates can begin filing for office tomorrow

November 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
Candidates planning to run in the 2022 primary elections can begin filing for office tomorrow. Wednesday, Nov. 3 marks the beginning of candidate filings for a number of local elections in 2022, along with other […]
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9 new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

November 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Of today’s 69 reported cases, 57 (83%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (25%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]
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Merlene Rexroat, age 89, of Russell Springs

November 1, 2021 Sean Hammond
Merlene Rexroat, 89, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31st, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home.Merlene was born in Jabez, KY, on March 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Eula (Wiggington) and Charlie  […]
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Glen Allen Oaks, age 86, of Russell Springs

November 1, 2021 Sean Hammond
Glen Allen Oaks, 86, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31st, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KYGlen was born in Jamestown, KY on July 19, 1935, a son of the late Lillie […]
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Health coverage annual enrollment period is now open

November 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding Kentuckians that the health coverage annual enrollment period opens today, Nov. 1, providing citizens of the commonwealth the opportunity to sign up for commercial plan coverage that begins in 2022. […]
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Local gas prices cheaper than neighboring counties

November 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The average price of gas in Russell County is cheaper than the neighboring counties and on par with the state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $3.10, which […]
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Russell Springs City Council to hold special-called meeting Tuesday

November 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs will hold a special-called meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m. According to the agenda, the council will go into executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of property. Full […]
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