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Dunnville man arrested locally

May 23, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Dunnville man was arrested Monday evening on several charges, including first degree wanton endangerment, according to jail records. Jose Casimiro, age 32, was arrested by Deputy Gwinn Wooldridge with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Russell Springs City Council to hold special-called meeting this morning

May 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The council will meet at 7:30 a.m. today at City Hall on Main Street. The council is taking care of several end-of-year items […]
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Hospital board to meet this afternoon

May 23, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors meets today at 4 p.m. in the hospital’s conference room for their regular monthly meeting. We’ll have details from today’s meeting later this week on local news.
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Tourist commission meeting now set for Wednesday

May 23, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission has had to move its date and time for their special called board meeting this week. The commission’s board of directors will now meet tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24th at 12:30 […]
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Laker Baseball to host Warren East in region tournament this evening

May 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team will host the Warren East Raiders in a first round 4th Region Tournament matchup this evening. First pitch between the Lakers and the Raiders is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. […]
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Crews respond to boat fire at State Dock

May 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
Fire crews with the Jamestown and South Russell Fire Departments responded to a boat fire at State Dock early Sunday morning. Crews were called out at about 1 a.m. Sunday in response to a boat […]
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Jamestown Dive/Rescue saves man from potential drowning

May 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Dive and Rescue team saved a man from a possible drowning last week. According to a report, the Jamestown Fire Department was called to respond to the Jamestown Marina last Wednesday to assist […]
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Russell County added to federal disaster declaration from March storms

May 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County has been added to the list of counties for federal public assistance from the March storms that brought high winds and knocked out power to more than 5,000 Russell County homes and businesses. […]
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Black bear spotted in Jamestown

May 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
Social media was abuzz Sunday evening after footage of what looks to be a young black bear was reportedly spotted near Jamestown Elementary. According to reports, the bear was spotted between Jamestown Elementary and Valley […]
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Local animal welfare league recipient of Lake Area Foundation grant

May 22, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Animal Welfare League was presented a Lake Area Foundation a Community Development Grant for $5,000 during the league’s special open house event on Sunday in Russell Springs. Lake Area Foundation Board Member […]
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