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More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
More than 40 dogs were rescued from what is being described as deplorable conditions in neighboring Casey County. The nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps was called in for what is being referred to as Operation Frozen […]
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Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
A long-time employee of the City of Jamestown was recognized at last week’s city council meeting. Dale Anderson was recognized by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and the city council to kick off last week’s meeting. […]
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Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]
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Local students receive academic honors at Campbellsville University

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes
Several local students received academic honors at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List were Jayden Anderson and Charlton Wooldridge of Russell Springs and Simon Roethle and Owen Tipton […]
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Lauren J. Antle, age 75, Formerly of Russell Springs

January 22, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lauren J. Antle, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Alsip, Illinois.  She was 75 years of age. Born January 29, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the […]
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Lakers, Lady Lakers scheduled for district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are scheduled to go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are scheduled to play in […]
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Two men rescued on Cumberland River after boat overturns

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two men from Alabama were rescued from the Cumberland River after their boat overturned Saturday morning. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, emergency crews were called out Saturday morning at around 8:30 to a […]
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Jamestown, Russell Springs approve increase in 911 funding

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
Both the cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs have approved increases in funding for the interlocal E-911 agreement. At each of the last city council meetings, the city councils in Jamestown and Russell Springs approved […]
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School board to meet this evening

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in regular session this evening. The board has several items on the agenda tonight, including the discussion of naming rights for the new athletic complex, a bus […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, theft charges

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on burglary and theft charges over the weekend. According to reports, 42-year-old James A. Melson was arrested and charged with burglary second degree and theft by unlawful taking between […]
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