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Month: December 2023

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Lakers fall to Hazard, play Ingomar (MS) today

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team dropped its second game at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic in Gatlinburg yesterday. The Lakers fell to Hazard High School by a score of 77-63. The Lakers play Ingomar […]
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Skid Steer stolen in Pulaski County recovered at RC Fairgrounds

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Caterpillar Skid Steer reported stolen in Pulaski County was recovered at the Russell County Fairgrounds last night. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, a member of the Russell County Jaycees contacted Polston last […]
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Jamestown announces Christmas Decoration contest winners; city hall closed today

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council met last night in a short meeting. Mayor Regena Hinton announced the winners of this year’s Christmas by Grace Decoration Contest. First place winner was Amy Wilson. Second place winner was […]
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Russell County still listed as being in severe drought

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County is still in severe drought according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Russell County and most of the surrounding area is still listed in the D2 Severe Drought category. According […]
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Local gas prices climbing back up as Christmas nears

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
With the Christmas holiday approaching, local gas prices are back on the rise. Most gas stations in Russell County are selling at $2.89/gallon, as this week saw prices jump as much as 20 cents per […]
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Bronston man accused of setting trap in driveway, damaging sheriff’s dept cruiser

December 22, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man is accused of setting a trap in his driveway that ended up costing more than $600 in damages to a Sheriff’s Department cruiser. According to reports, 56-year-old Christian Paulk, of Bronston, […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers pick up wins in Gatlinburg

December 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers each picked up wins in their opening games of the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic tournaments in Gatlinburg yesterday. The Lakers defeated Warren County, Tennessee by a score of […]
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Middle school Lakers win 2 of 3 over Meece Middle School

December 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Meece Middle School Monday. The 6th grade team won 52-34 and 7th grade won 60-50. The 8th grade team fell to […]
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Lake level just slightly lower than recent years

December 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
Water levels are slightly lower at Lake Cumberland than in previous years. Yesterday, water levels at Lake Cumberland came in at about 687 feet. That is about 5 feet lower than at this same time […]
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Pulaski man arrested on rape, arson charges

December 21, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was arrested recently after he reportedly sexually assaulted a woman and attempted to burn her home. According to reports, 34-year-old Justin Daniels of Somerset was arrested on charges of rape first […]
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