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KY Blood Center in need of ‘B’ blood types
The Kentucky Blood Center is in need of ‘B’ blood types. The current supply of B+ blood is listed as being in low supply and B- blood is listed as a critical need. These blood […]
Year: 2024
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Proposed bill would bring significant changes to school boards
A proposed bill in the Kentucky Senate would bring significant changes to school boards in Kentucky. Senate Bill 170 would make several changes. Among them would be changing the number of board members for school […]
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Former UK Coach Sees Great Potential For Football Cats
By LARRY VAUGHT Zach Yenser was excited about the potential for UK’s offensive line next season and is “extremely disappointed” he won’t get to coach that unit after being fired despite signing a contract extension […]
Obituaries
Paul Russell Anteau, age 58, of Jamestown
Paul Russell Anteau, of Jamestown, Kentucky, formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed from this life Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. He was 58 years of age. Paul, who liked to call himself […]
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Eva Skaggs, age 84, of Jamestown
Eva Skaggs, 84, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, February 1st, at Russell County Hospital. Eva was born in Campbellsville, KY on October 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Claudine (McCubbins) and Ralph Mitchell Rodgers. […]
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Charles W. Sullivan, age 73, of Columbia
Charles (Chuck) W. Sullivan, 73, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, at TJ Health Columbia. Charles (Chuck) was born in Jamestown, KY on February 24, 1950, a son of the late Emma (York) and […]
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Russell County hosts Monroe in district doubleheader; homecoming ceremony tonight
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be at home tonight for a district doubleheader. Russell County will take on Monroe County with the Lady Lakers and Lady Falcons tipping off at […]
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RCMS Volleyball sweeps Casey County, basketball teams struggle against Wayne County
The Russell County Middle School Volleyball and Boys Basketball teams were in action last night. The volleyball teams were at home, picking up a sweep over Casey County. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams […]
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Latest LCDHD Restaurant and Retail Inspections
The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Giovanni’s – 100 percent – OK to open Kroger – 100 percent Lake Country Outdoors Express – 96 […]
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Dates for Russell County Jaycees Fair set
The dates for the annual Russell County Jaycees Fair have been set. The annual Russell County Fair is scheduled to get underway on Friday, May 31, running for nine days and concluding on Saturday, June […]