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Casey County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

February 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Casey County man is facing more than 20 charges related to child sexual exploitation. According to Kentucky State Police, 25-year-old Tyler Glen Stamper was arrested Thursday and charged with 20 counts of possessing matter […]
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Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

February 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]
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Plez E. Cowan, age 91, of Jamestown

February 9, 2024 Sean Hammond
Plez (BUD) E. Cowan, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Plez was born in St. Charles, VA on August 21, 1932, a son of the late Mattie (Nellems) and Jessie James […]
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Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs

February 9, 2024 Sean Hammond
Ida B. Scholl Oaks, 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home. Ida was born in Jamestown, KY on May 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Ara Belle (Riggins) and Bill […]
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Terrie Lynn Drake, age 58, of Columbia

February 9, 2024 Sean Hammond
Terrie Lynn Drake, age 58, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, February 07 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born on Thursday, June 03 1965, in Arlington, Virginia. She was the daughter of:Mother – […]
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Laker, Lady Laker Basketball teams on the road tonight

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are on the road tonight. The Lady Lakers are on the road at McCreary Central tonight with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lakers are on […]
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Russell Springs holds first reading of new water and sewer rates

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council held the first reading of proposed new water and sewer rates in light of recent increases to wholesale rates from the City of Jamestown. Russell Springs is facing a 31.5 […]
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Hires for principals at JES, RCMS expected in late spring

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday afternoon. The board approved a contract for interim middle school principal Keith Ellis at the meeting. While Ellis serves in the interim, Superintendent Michael […]
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Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools was selected for a workforce readiness mini grant. The Kentucky Advising Academy recently awarded mini grants reimbursable up to $5,000 to 17 Kentucky schools, with Russell County High School being selected. According […]
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Columbia man arrested following child abuse investigation

February 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested yesterday following a child abuse investigation in neighboring Adair County. According to Columbia Police, 19-year-old Steven Powell is charged with criminal abuse first degree involving a child under 12, but […]
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