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Chamber looking to add members as new year begins

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Wilson Gosser said January was the perfect time for new businesses to join the local chamber during this week’s regular monthly meeting of the local business community. Gosser […]
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Lakers go on the road to Taylor County tonight

January 19, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers will go on the road tonight for a matchup with the Taylor County Cardinals. The Lakers are coming off a 56-53 win on the road at Casey County Tuesday night, while […]
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Short-term social media management company hired by tourist commission

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission unanimously passed a motion in their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday to hire a company for a three-month period that will enhance the commission’s online presence. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson […]
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Russell County mesonet site now up and running

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Kentucky mesonet site through Western Kentucky University is now operable in Russell County. The mesonet site is located in the Ono community and can be visited online at kymesonet.org The Kentucky Mesonet, a division […]
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Local students make Dean’s List at Campbellsville University

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Several local students achieved academic honors at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2022 semester. Russell Countians on the Dean’s List included Shadarno Clarke, Jennifer Cress, Cayla Lawless, Bethany Miller, and Reagan Roberts. The Dean’s List […]
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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.
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Scammers back at it, South KY RECC warns

January 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Scam calls continue to disrupt South Kentucky RECC, as the local electric cooperative announced this week that their members are, once again, falling victim to deceptive phone calls. RECC officials say scammers are calling and […]
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Obituaries

Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs

January 18, 2023 Sean Hammond
Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs, was born on June 15, 1944 and departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Fairoaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. He was preceded in death by […]
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Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor

January 18, 2023 Sean Hammond
Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, at her home. Sherrie was born in Somerset, KY on February 22, 1968, a daughter of the late Rosella (Hatfield) and Benny  Sears. She […]
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New football districts finalized; two year plan approved

January 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The KHSAA Board of Control approved the new football district realignment plan Wednesday afternoon. The realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. Under the new plan, Russell County will move to District […]
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