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Columbia man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at teenage neighbor

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested Monday night after he reportedly pointed a gun at a teenager walking a dog. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to Grissom Street in Columbia Monday night after the parents […]
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Local blood drive to be held tomorrow

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will take place at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a free […]
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Deadline nearing to receive discount on property tax bills

October 26, 2022 Derek Aaron
The deadline to receive a two percent discount on county property tax bills is approaching. Bills paid from now until November 1st receive the discount. Those paid between November 2 and December 31 are the […]
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Grand jury indicts 16

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell County grand jury indicted 16 individuals yesterday. Those indicted included the following: Adam Mann, 37, of Russell Springs, on charges of burglary first degree, two counts of assault third degree, two counts of […]
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Russell County COVID numbers continue to outpace surrounding counties

October 26, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 29 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from last week’s total of 39 cases but still the highest number of COVID cases in the Lake […]
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Jamestown Elementary sees mixed results from state assessment

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary saw mixed results from the recent state assessment data. Jamestown received an overall score of 62.1, which placed them in the yellow, or medium, category. Jamestown scored in the yellow in both combined […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on theft charges over the weekend

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on theft charges over the weekend. Ryan James Hanyzewski, age 44, was arrested and charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of property and receiving stolen property […]
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Russell Springs Police release monthly activity report

October 25, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of September. During the month, the department recorded five alcohol DUI arrests, five other alcohol-related arrests, three drug-related arrests, three warrant […]
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RCMS Football in conference championship tonight

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Football team will be on the road this evening, taking on the Campbellsville Eagles. The Lakers and the Eagles will play for the conference championship, beginning at 6 p.m. […]
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Today is final day to request absentee ballot online

October 25, 2022 Derek Aaron
Today is the final day to go online and request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election. The online portal will no longer be open after today. There are several situations that can […]
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