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SKRECC announces new CEO
South Kentucky RECC has a new CEO. Kevin Newton has been named the new executive of the local electric cooperative. Newton has been with South Kentucky RECC for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety […]
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Somerset man accused of falsely reporting stabbing incident
A Somerset man was arrested after falsely reporting a stabbing incident according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at around 4 p.m. when deputies were called to Lake Cumberland Regional […]
Obituaries
Pauletta Ballenger Stoyell, 75, Formerly of Jamestown
Pauletta Ballenger Stoyell, 75, of Shepherdsville, KY, formerly of Jamestown passed away Friday, January 26th, at Nortons Women and Childrens Hospital, Louisville, KY. Pauletta was born in Jamestown, KY on May 23, 1948, a daughter […]
Obituaries
Janice Kay Bell Vine, 75, of Jamestown
Janice Kay Bell Vine, 75, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, January 27th, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. Janice was born in Jamestown, KY on March 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Lucille (Brown) and […]
Obituaries
Margaret Rose Clay Mullins, 96, of Jamestown
Margaret Rose Clay Mullins, 96, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, January 24th, at her home. Margaret was born in Whitesburg, KY on January 31, 1927, a daughter of the late Thersa (Crase) and James Marion […]
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Ackerman named new Clinton County Schools Superintendent
Russell County Middle School Principal Wayne Ackerman has accepted a new position. Ackerman will take over as the Superintendent of Clinton County Schools. Ackerman has previously served as principal at two schools in Russell County, […]
Local Sports
RCHS Bowling finishes 6th at regional competition
The Russell County High School Bowling team finished 6th in regional competition last week. The bowling team competed as a co-ed team in the boys competition on Friday as the 8-seed, knocking off 9-seed Bardstown […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers to host Metcalfe in district doubleheader tomorrow
The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be at home tomorrow, hosting Metcalfe County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym tomorrow. The Lady Lakers will take on the Lady Hornets beginning at 6 […]
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Details released about fatal Casey County fire
Details have been released about a fatal house fire in Casey County Thursday evening. According to Kentucky State Police, two adults identified as 29-year-old Ariel Gordon of Lebanon and 39-year-old Thomas Moss of Summersville passed […]
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Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center
Two females who were housed at the Adair County Youth Detention Center in 2022 have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the facility. Also named in the lawsuit are the Kentucky Department of Juvenile […]