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Russell, several other school districts utilizing NTI Wednesday

January 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools will again not have in-person classes Wednesday, February 1st due to inclement weather. This will be NTI Day #2 for the district. Several other nearby school districts have also made plans to […]

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Obituaries

Imogene Coffey Grant, age 84, of Glensfork

January 31, 2023 Sean Hammond

Imogene Coffey Grant, 84, of Glensfork, KY passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Beech Grove, IN on March 14, 1938, to the late Paul and Zella Antle Hadley. […]

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Maxine Bledsoe, 101, of Jamestown

January 31, 2023 Sean Hammond

Maxine Bledsoe, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. She was 101 years of age. Born on November 14, 1921, in Creelsboro, she was a […]

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 John Alan Osborne, 64, of Russell Springs

January 31, 2023 Sean Hammond

John Alan Osborne, 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, January 30th, at his home.John was born in Russell Springs, KY on December 29, 1958, a son of Brenda (Wesley) Wilson, of Jamestown, KY and […]

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Crews ready for next winter weather event

January 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 snowfighters snow and ice removal crews will remain on duty this evening ready for the next round of winter weather expected to move into the area later tonight. The […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers doubleheader at Metcalfe postponed

January 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were slated to be on the road for a district doubleheader at Metcalfe County this evening, but those games have been postponed due to weather. Russell […]

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RCHS Bowling has strong showing at region; Aaron qualifies for state

January 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bowling Teams competed in the region tournament over the last several days. The Lady Lakers finished third in the region, defeating Meade County in the opening round before falling to […]

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Russell, several nearby school districts cancel in-classes; RC to have NTI Day

January 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will not have in-person classes today, Tuesday, January 31st due to inclement weather. This will be NTI Day #1 for the district. Several other nearby school districts have made plans to cancel […]

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Adair woman arrested for stealing, using credit card

January 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Police say an Adair County woman was arrested last week for the fraudulent use of a victim’s credit card, among other charges, after a multi-day investigation led police to neighboring Russell, Taylor, and Green counties […]

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RCMS Basketball sweeps McCreary County

January 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams swept McCreary County at home on Monday. The 6th grade picked up a 21-18 win with Myles Davis scoring 16 points, Archer Hart scoring 3, and Keaton […]

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  • Mary A. Stephens, age 59, of Jamestown
    March 23, 2023
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