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KSP to conduct traffic checkpoints in Russell, surrounding counties

February 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]
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More than 20 local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky

February 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
More than 20 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2023 semester. Those local students receiving this academic honor are: Mason Buras Allie Burton Evan Hoover […]
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KY House budget passes out of chamber

February 2, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky House of Representatives budget is making its way through the legislature. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the budget proposal. Yesterday, the budget passed through the Kentucky House by a 77-19 […]
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Ellis named interim principal at RCMS

February 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
As Wayne Ackerman makes the move to take over as the superintendent of Clinton County Schools, a familiar face will serve as the interim principal at Russell County Middle School. Keith Ellis will take over […]
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Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

February 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
An independent audit report regarding Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice facilities was released yesterday. One section in particular highlighted the facility in neighboring Adair County. According to the audit, staff at the facility used pepper […]
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Nearly 30 local students named to SCC Dean’s List

February 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Nearly 30 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2023 semester. Those students are: Summer Aaron Haley Antle Xavier Antle Michael Blackburn James Carlisle Nathan Dehart Natalie […]
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Local gas prices down about 40 cents from this time last year

February 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Local gas prices are down about 40 cents from this time last year. At the beginning of February 2023, local gas prices were hovering at around $3.19 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price […]
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Bill aims to protect frontline medical workers from criminal liability if mistake is made

February 1, 2024 Zac Oakes
Legislation to protect frontline medical staff such as doctors and nurses from criminal liability if they make a mistake is being considered in the Kentucky General Assembly. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers fall to Metcalfe in home district doubleheader

January 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
It was a tough night for the Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams last night as Russell County was defeated in both games at home by Metcalfe County. In the first game, the […]
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15 indicted by grand jury

January 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell County grand jury handed up 15 indictments yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals. Rebekah Devore, age 41, and Jill Popplewell, age 45, both of Russell Springs, indicted on charges of trafficking in […]
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