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Month: April 2024

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Fiscal court meeting time to remain the same

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The topic of the meeting time for fiscal court meetings arose at the end of Monday’s fiscal court meeting, with the court holding a vote about reverting the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. At the […]
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Transportation officials remind KY vehicle owners about registration options with delayed March renewal notices

April 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Registration renewals normally sent in March to Kentucky vehicle owners have been delayed to mid-April due to a state system issue, according to state transportation officials. Transportation officials are reminding these vehicle owners have options […]
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Obituaries

Joe David Stephens, 82, of Russell Springs

April 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Joe David Stephens, 82, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, at home. Joe David was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 6, 1942, a son of the late Lillian (McQueary) and Lee […]
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Johnathon Sizemore, 36, of Jamestown

April 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Johnathon Sizemore, 36, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, at Russell County Hospital. Johnathon was born in Campbellsville, KY on August 4, 1987, a son of Carol (Marcum) Sizemore, of Jamestown, KY and the […]
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One injured in Wednesday morning wreck

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
One person was injured following a wreck early this  morning on South Highway 127. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred just after 5 this morning when a 2012 Toyota Rav4 operated by 78-year-old […]
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Lady Lakers scheduled to play in 2A sectional championship tonight

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is scheduled to play in the Kentucky 2A Section 4 championship this evening. The Lakers are scheduled to take on the host LaRue County Lady Hawks at 5:30 […]
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Casey County man indicted on murder charge stemming from wreck last year

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Casey County man was indicted on a murder charge stemming from a wreck that occurred last year in which a Eubank woman died. According to reports, 48-year-old John Osborn was indicted on the murder […]
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New digital kiosks being implemented at courthouse, state park, other areas

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
New digital kiosks are being implemented at multiple sites across the county. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson spoke to the fiscal court on Monday about the new kiosks, which were purchased by the tourism office. Wilson […]
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Wayne County man leads police on manhunt after firing gun inside home

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Wayne County man was arrested following a manhunt after he reportedly fired shots inside a home where several people were present. According to reports, Richard D. Baker Jr of Monticello was arrested and faces […]
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Bill relaxing restrictions on Sudafed could soon become law

April 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill relaxing restrictions on the popular allergy medicine Sudafed could soon become law. As the legislature prepares to restart on Friday, Charles Baglan files this report on the bill. We’ll bring you more news […]
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