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Early voting begins tomorrow

October 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Early no-excuse voting begins tomorrow at the old Russell County Courthouse. Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday at the old courthouse. Voters will be required to […]
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Russell Springs, Jamestown to host trunk or treat events tomorrow

October 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs and Jamestown are set to host trunk or treat events tomorrow. Russell Springs will be hosting Trick or Treat on Main Street tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. Jamestown will host Trunk or Treat on […]
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Boil water advisory in effect for portion of Highway 1611

October 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
A boil water advisory remains in effect for several residents living near Highway 1611. The Russell Springs Utilities Department said the boil water advisory remains in effect for Highway 1611 from Old Jamestown Road down […]
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UK Women’s Basketball has definite international blend

October 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky has a definite international blend on its women’s basketball team led by All-American guard Georgia Amoore of Australia along with Clara Silva of Portugal, Tanah Becker of Canada, Dominka Paurova of […]
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Obituaries

Lillie “Penny” Belle Baker, age 91, Formerly of Kentucky

October 29, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lillie Belle Baker, known to her friends as “Penny”, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Lake Placid Florida, where she had lived for the past two years near her children. Penny was born in […]
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Fishing Creek Bridge closure postponed

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
The upcoming closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on Highway 80 in Pulaski County has been postponed a few days. Fishing Creek Bridge was originally scheduled to be closed beginning next Wednesday, but the state transportation […]
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Anice Vergine “Ann” Harris McGowan, age 85, Formerly of Russell County

October 29, 2024 Sean Hammond
Anice Vergine “Ann” Harris McGowan, the only living child of Grady Cyle Harris and Etta Belle Popplewell Harris, both deceased, passed away October 26, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born February 12, 1939, […]
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Multiple businesses recognized at annual Chamber of Commerce banquet

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
Multiple local businesses were recognized at the Russell County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Russell County Public Library was awarded this year’s Outstanding Business Award. Snap’s Soda Shop was recognized with the New Business Award. […]
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Two write-in candidates seeking seat on Jamestown City Council

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two write-in candidates will seek a seat on the Jamestown City Council in this year’s general election. One of the write-in candidates is Teresa Gail Robertson. She is currently serving on the Jamestown City Council, […]
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More than 450 voters have already cast their ballot in Russell County

October 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
More than 450 voters in Russell County have already cast their ballot, according to data from the state board of elections. According to the data, 362 mail-in ballots have been returned to the county clerk’s […]
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