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Lady Lakers to play for district championship tonight

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team will play for a 16th District Championship tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets beginning at 7 p.m. at Russell County High School. […]
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Line of storms cause damage, knocked out power to 700+ throughout county

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
A line of storms that made its way through the county yesterday morning brought high winds that knocked down trees and caused power outages throughout the community. South Kentucky RECC reported more than 700 power […]
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Three Russell County teachers selected for CU Excellence in Teaching Awards

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
Three Russell County teachers have been selected for the 2024 Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Penny Lester from Salem Elementary, Marquita Robinson from Russell County Middle School and Rebecca Walters from Russell County High […]
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SCC student from Russell County to donate a kidney over spring break

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset Community College student and Russell County native will be taking time during the upcoming spring break to donate a kidney to a stranger. Cherish Strunk, age 25, is a Russell County native and […]
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Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Sheriff Derek Polston announced the addition of William Greer to the sheriff’s office earlier this week. Greer’s prior law enforcement experience includes serving 20 years with […]
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Bill would allow paid family leave insurance for lost wages

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would allow voluntary paid family leave insurance to be available to Kentucky employers, who would choose whether to offer it as a benefit to their employees. Charles […]
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Nine indicted by grand jury

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Nine individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Troy Doss, age 49 of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug […]
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Lakers see season come to an end with loss to Metcalfe in district tournament

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling in the district tournament to the Metcalfe County Hornets. The Lakers entered last night’s game as the 1 seed […]
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Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Anchor of Hope Food Pantry on the Russell County Middle School and High School campus has served several families and students since opening this fall. According to the Russell County School District, the pantry […]
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RCHS students will get head start on teaching careers thanks to new apprenticeship opportunity

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Six Russell County High School students will get a head start on their teaching careers because of an apprenticeship opportunity that will fast-track their college education. Anna Gosser, Emma Grider, Amy McGowan, Saturn Taryn Walsh, […]
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