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Local offices and schools closed for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]
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Zaxby’s coming to Columbia

November 24, 2022 Zac Oakes
A popular fast food chain will be locating in neighboring Adair County. Zaxby’s, a national chain with over 900 locations, plans to open in Columbia with an expected groundbreaking in December. An exact location for […]
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Law enforcement warns of ongoing phone scams

November 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
Kentucky State Police is warning of a phone scam in the area. Some citizens have received calls stating they are a KSP trooper and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands immediate […]
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Loretta Wells, age 79, of Jamestown

November 23, 2022 Sean Hammond
Loretta Wells, 79, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, November 16th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.Loretta was born in Jamestown, KY on December 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Nora (Knight) and Harvey […]
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Steve Coe, age 65, of Jamestown

November 23, 2022 Sean Hammond
Steve Coe, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, November 21st, at his residence. .Steve was born in Somerset, KY on December 31, 1956, a son of the late Lucille (Bradshaw) and Frank  Coe.He was an […]
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Russell County Grand Jury indicts 15

November 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments on Tuesday. Those indicted included the following: Angel Little, 31, of Russell Springs, on charges of careless driving, driving under the influence first offense, trafficking in a […]
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Outgoing RCH board chairman recognized at final meeting

November 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
With the November meeting typically being the final meeting of the calendar year for the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors and with no old or new business on the agenda, Russell County Hospital CEO […]
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Russell County has 25 new COVID cases this week

November 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 25 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, up from last week’s total of 16. The 25 cases are tied with neighboring Pulaski County for the most […]
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Several closings of note tomorrow

November 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
With today being the first day of Thanksgiving break for Russell County Schools there will also be several closures of note for the actual holiday tomorrow. City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell […]
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Bell to serve on ATC state student advisory board

November 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
Brady Bell, a senior at Russell County High School, has been selected as one of six students to serve on the state student advisory committee for all area technology centers. The student advisory committee’s aim […]
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