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South KY RECC warns of possible scam

March 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC is warning its customers in the area of a possible scam. The area electric cooperative posted a message yesterday, warning customers about individuals walking through neighborhoods and knocking on doors, asking to […]
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Somerset man facing several charges after possessing 40+ pounds of marijuana

March 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man is facing several charges following a marijuana bust. According to Somerset Police, 39-year-old Christopher Ford was arrested and charged with trafficking in marijuana more than 5 pounds, assaulting a police officer, possession […]
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Obituaries

Lucy Ann Sweigart, age 66, Formerly of Russell County

March 27, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lucy Ann Sweigart, age 66, of Arcadia, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by her family at her residence. Lucy was born in Jamestown, KY on September 6, 1957, to the […]
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Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, age 89, Formerly of Jabez

March 27, 2024 Sean Hammond
Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home in Lawrenceburg, KY.  She was born on January 19, 1935, in Jabez, KY, to Winford Edwin and Zella Whittle Stephens, who […]
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Road project now expected to begin next week

March 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
A major local road project is now expected to get underway next week. Signs on U.S. 127 in Russell Springs now indicate the local road project will get underway on Monday, April 1. The project […]
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RCMS searching for next principal

March 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Middle School is beginning its search for a new principal. Former Principal Wayne Ackerman took over as the Superintendent of Clinton County Schools earlier this year and Keith Ellis was selected as the […]
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Bill addressing truancy in schools moving forward

March 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
As the Kentucky Legislature moves closer to wrapping up the 2024 session, some bills are still making their way through Frankfort. House Bill 611 addresses truancy in schools. The bill, if passed, would refer cases […]
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No charges expected in Casey County animal rescue case

March 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
Earlier this year on local news, we reported that an organization known as the Animal Rescue Corps was involved in an operation that saved more than 40 dogs that were being held in what was […]
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Janice L. Grider, age 81, of Russell Springs

March 26, 2024 Sean Hammond
Janice L. Grider, age 81, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Casey County Hospital. She was born on Sunday, October 11, 1942, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter […]
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Lakers defeat Wayne County in 6 innings

March 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team picked up a big win over Wayne County last night, coming out victorious by a score of 12-2 in 6 innings. The Cardinals gained an early 1-0 advantage in […]
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