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Winter Storm #3 Comes Late Tomorrow

February 16, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday folks and I hope all of you are safe and warm today. We have just went through our second winter storm in less than a week that brought mostly ice to the region […]

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Kentucky farmers can earn up to $10,000 for cooperative Dove Field Program

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Farmers can earn extra money and support Kentucky’s hunting heritage by participating in the Cooperative Dove Field Program offered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The program leases privately owned […]

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Russell County man arrested on assault charge

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on an assault charge Monday evening. Ronald Edward Price, 59, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (domestic violence) yesterday evening. Price was lodged in the Pulaski County […]

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One death reported from COVID-19 in RC on Monday

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.57%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 346 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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COVID Vaccine Clinics for Tuesday postponed

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

From the Lake Cumberland District Health Department Adair, Clinton, Green, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne Counties COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th will be rescheduled to Tuesday, February 23rd for the same time slot. […]

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Sheriff Polston encouraging people to stay off roadways

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said he’s thankful the winter storm hasn’t been as bad as it could’ve been but said that roadways remain slick and dangerous, and is encouraging people to stay home if […]

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South KY RECC power outage update

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is experiencing several power outages. At 9:34 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, South Kentucky RECC is reporting outages affecting 644 customers in Russell County. South Kentucky RECC is reporting a total of […]

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Vehicle Fire Monday Evening Under Investigation

February 15, 2021 WJRS Laker Country

The Jamestown Fire Department was called out just before 7 o’clock Monday night to respond to report of a car fire at 4170 Highway 92 in the Esto community.     Jamestown Chief Jeff Landers […]

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Courts and judicial centers closed Monday and Tuesday

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 15, 2021 – Due to a major winter storm impacting Kentucky, all Judicial Branch facilities will close today, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. EST and Tuesday, Feb. 16. These facilities are the […]

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Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

Some information is being released about the upcoming 4th Region Basketball Tournaments coming up next month. Here’s what we know so far. Boys Tournament Sunday, March 21 – Wednesday, March 24 Sunday matchups begin at […]

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Obituaries

  • Ollion D. Garner, age 81, of Jamestown
    March 8, 2021
  • Deborah Rebecca “Debbie” Russell, age 50, of Jamestown
    March 6, 2021
  • Franklin Elmer Whitson, age 80 of Russell Springs
    March 3, 2021
  • Martin Kuety, age 70, of Russell Springs
    March 2, 2021
  • N.E. Oakes, age 80, of Jabez
    March 2, 2021

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