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Traffic control measures over Wolf Creek Dam to begin next month

April 27, 2023 Derek Aaron
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week said that American Bridge Company will perform elevation surveys of the existing tainter gates for Wolf Creek Dam next month. The surveys will take place May 15th […]
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Six receive Medicaid Nurse Aide pins at recent ceremony

April 27, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center along with Russell County High School recently held a pinning ceremony for their Medicaid Nurse Aide students for 2023. The class included Natalie Fudge, Stephanie Kinnett, Taylor […]
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Nearby Somerset to stop treating leachate at wastewater plant

April 27, 2023 Derek Aaron
Community outcry in nearby Somerset has brought the end to a controversial water treatment method, according to multiple media outlets. Leachate, a liquid collected at landfills after it runs over solid waste, will no longer […]
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Blood drive is today at SKRECC

April 27, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Community Blood Drive is happening today. The blood drive takes place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Donors will be entered to win a $100 […]
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Maynard’s murder case waived to grand jury

April 26, 2023 Derek Aaron
The case against Lee Maynard, who is accused of murdering his half-brother in Jamestown earlier this month, was waived to the grand jury during a preliminary hearing this morning in Russell District Court. Judge James […]
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Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

April 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 24 budget earlier this month. That budget has received approval by the state local finance officer. Here are a few noticeable differences […]
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Kemp’s no-hitter, McQueary’s 4 RBI lead Russell County to district win

April 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team picked up a big district win at home last night, defeating the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets 11-0 in five innings. Kiara Kemp had a big night in the […]
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Laker Baseball wins at Cumberland County

April 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a district win on the road at Cumberland County last night. The Lakers won 10-0 over the Panthers. The Lakers return home tonight to host the Panthers. […]
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Nine indicted by grand jury

April 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
Nine people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Shane A. Williams, 48, of Anderson, Indiana, on charges of burglary first degree and assault first degree. Dudley […]
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RCMS Lakers defeat Metcalfe

April 26, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Metcalfe County last night by a score of 10-6. Jace Skaggs and Evan Hutchison each drove in a pair of runs to help lead the Lakers […]
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