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Closures today for holiday

December 26, 2022 Derek Aaron
City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. All will resume regular hours […]
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Burnside man hit, killed by car after helping stranded driver

December 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Burnside man was reportedly hit and killed by a car Thursday night after helping a stranded driver. According to reports, 75-year-old George Lucas was traveling north on U.S. 27 in Burnside near the Pittman […]
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Arctic system plows through region

December 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
A potent Arctic system pushed through the Lake Cumberland area late last night into the early morning hours, bringing with it several inches of snowfall and wind chill readings below zero. Temperatures will remain frigid […]
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Lady Lakers get win in Christmas Classic, Lakers fall to Estill

December 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up their second win in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic on Thursday, defeating Casey County 44-38. The Lakers fell in their third game to the Estill County Engineers by […]
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Warming shelters available for those in need

December 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County Emergency Management says several warming shelters are now open in the county through Christmas Day due to the continued extreme cold temperatures. Shelters include the Russell County Courthouse, Russell Springs and Eli Volunteer […]
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School board holds first reading on next year’s calendar

December 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education held its first reading of the 2023-2024 school calendar this week. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the calendar closely resembles this year’s school calendar.
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Russell Springs man faces federal indictment for defrauding local arts council

December 23, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was federally indicted on two counts of wire fraud related to allegations that he defrauded a local non-profit. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 56-year-old Charles Davis was working as the […]
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Several holiday closures today and Monday

December 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
City halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse are closed today and Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Morgan Sanitation will not be running […]
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Christmas tree recycling program starts Dec. 26

December 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging citizens to donate their used cut Christmas trees to help the state’s underwater habitat. Beginning Monday, December 26th, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources […]
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Free Youth Deer Hunting Weekend follows the Christmas holiday

December 23, 2022 Derek Aaron
On the first weekend following Christmas, December 31-January 1, resident and nonresident youths 15 years of age and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are eligible to participate in the Free Youth Deer Hunting […]
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