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More details released regarding theft arrests last week

December 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
More details have been released about the arrest of two people involved in thefts in Russell and Adair counties. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, the investigation into the thefts resulted in the arrest […]
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RSPD investigates two-vehicle collision Sunday evening

December 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
A two-vehicle collision Sunday evening resulted in a Russell Springs woman being sent to the hospital. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening when 66-year-old William Simpson of Russell […]
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Russell County FFA competes at Lake Cumberland Region Winter Contest

December 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School FFA chapter competed at the Lake Cumberland Region Winter Contest recently. The freshman quiz bowl team finished 3rd of 19 teams competing in the contest. The freshman quiz bowl team […]
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Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

December 12, 2023 Zac Oakes
Today is Inauguration Day in Frankfort for Governor Andy Beshear and while state offices will be closed today due to the inauguration, local county offices will remain open. County magistrates and Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]
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Irene Shearer Knight, age 97, of Jamestown

December 11, 2023 Sean Hammond
Irene Shearer Knight, 97, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 10th, at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY Irene was born in Jamestown, KY on December 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Bertie (Hadley) […]
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Mary Lou Roy, age 69, of Russell Springs

December 11, 2023 Sean Hammond
Mary Lou Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. She was 69 years of age. Born on August 5, 1954, in Russell County, she […]
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Gossage to serve as JES interim principal

December 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary School Principal Diane Blankenship is set to retire at the end of the calendar year, and the school now has an interim principal ready to take over. Former Russell Springs Elementary Principal Rene […]
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IT company to locate in Wayne County, creating 200 jobs

December 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
An IT company is planning to invest $3 million to build a facility in neighboring Wayne County that will employ 200 people according to a release from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The company is Provolus, […]
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Constable Kenny Luttrell passes away at 57

December 11, 2023 Zac Oakes
A long-time Russell County public servant passed away over the weekend. District 3 Constable Kenny Luttrell passed away on Saturday at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Luttrell served as a first responder in Russell County […]
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Kenny Lee Luttrell, age 57, of Russell Springs

December 11, 2023 Sean Hammond
Kenny Lee Luttrell, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, December 09 2023 at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 18 1966, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son […]
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