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Fiscal court discusses issues at Clifty Creek

June 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Clifty Creek area was one of the major topics of the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting earlier this week with Dr. Barrett Bernard and Constable Paula Mann coming before the court to ask about […]
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Stranded hikers rescued in Adair County

June 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
A group of four hikers were rescued in neighboring Adair County after they became stranded near the Holmes Bend Campground. According to Adair County Emergency Management, emergency crews were alerted by two children that a […]
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Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

June 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
Three Russell County residents were indicted in Adair County recently. Kaylie Sierra Jones of Jamestown was indicted on charges of assault first degree and burglary first degree. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Jones […]
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Russell Springs PD releases May activity report

June 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department released its activity report for the month of May. Last month, the department reported six total DUI arrests and seven other drug/alcohol related arrests. Russell Springs Police recorded 59 traffic […]
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Jamestown Council to discuss veteran banners, budgets tonight

June 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council is set to meet tonight with veteran banners and budgets on the agenda. The council is expected to approve an ordinance on creating and placing veteran banners as well as approving […]
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Crystal Sue Burton, age 37, of Columbia

June 14, 2023 Sean Hammond
Crystal Sue Burton, 37, of Columbia, passed away Monday, June 12th, at home.Crystal was born in Glasgow, KY on May 9, 1986, a daughter of Julie (Perkins) Jessee and Phillip Dean BurtonCrystal is  survived by […]
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Janice Wooldridge Dismeaux, age 71, of Nicholasville

June 14, 2023 Sean Hammond
Janice Wooldridge Dismeaux, 71, of Nicholasville, passed away Saturday, June 10th, at her home.Janice was born in Jamestown, KY on November 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Geneva (Willis) and Glendale  Wooldridge.Janice is  survived […]
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RC grand jury indicts Somerset man on 25 counts of child pornography

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday on 25 counts of possession of child pornography. Stephen P. Hunter, age 58 of Somerset, was indicted on 25 counts of possession of […]
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Fiscal court nixes new 911 center

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court passed a motion at Monday night’s meeting that officially ended the previously proposed idea to build a new 911 center. The measure to formally end the project passed by a […]
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Duo Broadband to receive $25M in federal funds

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
Duo Broadband is set to receive a $25 million federal grant aimed at expanding broadband access. The Biden administration announced yesterday it will send $714 million to help rural areas in 19 states connect to […]
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