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Month: December 2022

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Semi wreck blocks highway for 7+ hours

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

A freightliner semi that wrecked early Wednesday morning left Highway 55 blocked for several hours. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, a 2012 freightliner semi hauling 38,000 pounds of steel rebar failed to negotiate […]

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Laker Swim & Dive picks up big win on Tuesday

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim and Dive Team came away with a big win at the team’s home meet on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 321, defeating Danville, Barren County, and Pulaski County […]

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Committee in progress of creating next year’s school calendar

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools District Calendar Committee is in the process of creating next year’s school calendar. This committee includes teachers, school administrators, school staff, and members of the business and tourism communities. The committee […]

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Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear is proposing significant changes following a riot at the Adair County Youth Detention Center last month. One of the proposals is having a facility for female detainees only. That proposal stems from […]

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Russell County sees positive changes in local health over last five years

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky Kids Count Data Center shows Russell County has experienced some positive changes in local health over the last five years. The most dramatic change was in teen […]

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RCMS Basketball to host Hart County tonight

December 1, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams will host Hart County tonight. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams will be in action, with the first game getting underway at 5 p.m.

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Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

December 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspection report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. These inspections took place in November. Lake Cumberland State Park-99 percent, dishwasher not operating correctly in sanitizing cycle. […]

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RCHS SBDM to meet today in special, closed session

December 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Site Base Decision Making Council will hold a special-called meeting this afternoon in the high school’s library. The meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. The lone item on the […]

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Ambulance board to meet Friday

December 1, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow, Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the EMS building on Ferco Way in Jamestown. On the agenda is the approval […]

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

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