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Second escaped Casey County inmate apprehended

January 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The second inmate that escaped from the Casey County Jail in December has been apprehended, according to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. Angela Mason and Chasity Burton escaped from the Casey County Jail in the […]
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Elected officials sworn in Sunday

January 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County elected officials were sworn-in for their new terms during a special swearing-in ceremony at the Russell County Auditorium. District Judge Scarlett Latham and Family Court Judge Jennifer Edwards performed the swearing-in ceremonies. Russell […]
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Several closings today; school back in session Tuesday

January 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Courthouse, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office, and the city halls in Russell Springs and Jamestown will be closed today, Monday, January 2nd, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The Russell […]
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RSVFD works small NYE house fire

January 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a small New Year’s Eve house fire, according to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson. Crews responded at 4:29 pm Saturday to the fire at 130 Bethany […]
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State awarded nearly $36 million for Kindergarten readiness

January 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The federal government has selected Kentucky for a nearly $36 million grant to support families and the state’s economy by ensuring more children are ready for kindergarten. The Office of Early Childhood Development Preschool Development […]
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