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Russell, others are ‘green’, Casey is ‘yellow’ with COVID

January 11, 2023 Derek Aaron
Russell County remains in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. The same can be said for the rest of the […]
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Heating assistance now available for those who qualify

January 11, 2023 Derek Aaron
The enrollment period for the LIHEAP Crisis Component is now underway and runs through the end of March or until available funds have been expended. The purpose of the program is to assist households who […]
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Legislators aim to tackle juvenile justice center problems

January 11, 2023 Derek Aaron
The recent riot at the Adair Youth Development Center has sparked new discussions by legislators, resulting in a Senate Concurrent Resolution to form a work group to gather information and develop policy regarding problems facing […]
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Application period for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center now open

January 11, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is now accepting applications for its 2023 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, a one-week summer leadership program for high school students in its service area, which includes Russell, Adair, Casey, […]
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Obituaries

Inez York, of Dunnville,

January 10, 2023 Sean Hammond
Inez York, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, in Danville. Inez was born April 28, 1953, daughter of the late Ethard and Eva Miller Popplewell.  She worked for […]
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Boil water advisory issued

January 10, 2023 Derek Aaron
Due to a water main repair, a boil water advisory has been issued for Cooper Road off South US 127 and Southside Drive, according to the city of Russell Springs. This advisory will remain in […]
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Marcum makes ambulance board appointment

January 10, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Fiscal Court met in regular session last night. Among the items of business was an appointment to the Russell County Ambulance Board. Here’s Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum with more…
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Lady Lakers fall on the road at Wayne County

January 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road to Wayne County last night, falling by a score of 40-31. The Lady Lakers fall to 4-12 on the season with the loss and will look […]
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Popplewell, Hardwick make college signings

January 10, 2023 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County High School seniors signed with colleges to continue their academic and athletic careers on Monday. Emma Popplewell signed to play softball at Asbury University. She spoke to WJRS News about her future. […]
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KU set to close in-person offices in coming months

January 10, 2023 Derek Aaron
Kentucky Utilities say they will close their in-person offices by the end of 2024 and rely on “self-service channels,” the company has announced, citing a decline in walk-in transactions, increased customer use of self-service channels […]
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