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Somerset man killed in McCreary County accident

November 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was killed in an auto collision in McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the accident happened on US 27 North in McCreary County when a 2005 Chevy Pickup operated by Zachery […]
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KYTC urges safe driving during Thanksgiving holiday travel period

November 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
With the holidays quickly approaching, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is providing Thanksgiving travelers important lifesaving reminders – buckle up and put the phone down. Over the past decade, distracted driving has […]
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Theresa Wallen, age 64, of Russell Springs

November 22, 2022 Sean Hammond
Theresa Wallen, age 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, November 04, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio.She was the daughter of:Mother – Mary […]
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RCMS Basketball sweeps Casey County

November 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Casey County at home yesterday. The 6th grade picked up a 33-3 win, while 7th grade won 30-25. The 8th grade team capped off the night with […]
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School board moves forward with new middle school project

November 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of a new middle school, which will consist of a significant addition to the current auditorium/natatorium complex. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke […]
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Lady Laker Bowling defeats Barren County, Lakers fall to Trojans

November 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School bowling teams were in action at home yesterday. The Lady Lakers were once again on a good roll as they defeated the Lady Trojans 5 games to 2. High scores […]
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Council, event organizer clash over Lake Rattle and Roll

November 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
Thursday night’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council got off to a contentious start as Jeff Recker, a local business owner and co-organizer of the Lake Rattle and Roll event that took place in May, […]
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School district sees anticipated attendance dip before Thanksgiving break

November 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
As several Kentucky school districts have canceled classes this week due to illness, Russell County school attendance numbers were at 88.8 percent on Monday, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Salem Elementary was […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on meth, other charges

November 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested Monday morning on meth and other charges, according to jail records. Russell B. Miller, age 39, was arrested by Deputy Dustin Bunch on charges of first degree possession of […]
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Somerset mayor running for governor

November 22, 2022 Derek Aaron
Somerset Mayor Alan Keck filed as a candidate for the 2023 governor’s race on Monday afternoon. A Republican, Keck, who is 37 years old, joins an already crowded field of GOP contenders. It had been speculated […]
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