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Missing Illinois man found in Adair County

December 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
A missing man from Illinois was found last night in Adair County. Search crews in Adair County located 74-year-old Thomas Burden of Round Lake Beach, Illinois at around 10:30 last night. Officials say he was […]
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Russell Springs City Hall closed today, Jamestown opening late

December 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed today, and Jamestown City Hall will be open. However, Jamestown City Hall will be opening at 10 a.m. due to planned system upgrades. Jamestown City Hall will remain […]
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Today is last day to pay property taxes in-person before penalty phase

December 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
Those who haven’t paid their county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty will need to make those payments today. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding county property owners that today […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County on multiple charges

December 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested late Friday night on multiple charges in Casey County. According to reports, 27-year-old Pablo R. Perez was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]
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UK commit McLaine Hudson likes pushing herself

December 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Almost every time McLaine Hudson steps on a softball field she impresses someone. However, she decided to make her verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky in October so she would no […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to minor

December 29, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested after he allegedly sent messages containing sexual references to a 15-year-old on Snapchat. Kentucky State Police arrested 33-year-old Zachary Grider of Russell Springs on Saturday on a charge of […]
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Last day to avoid property tax penalty is coming up

December 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Those who haven’t paid their county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty will need to make those payments soon. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding county property owners that the […]
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Russell Springs City Hall closed Monday-Wednesday; Jamestown opening at 10 Monday

December 28, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Hall will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week for the holidays. Jamestown City Hall will be open Monday, but will not open until 10 a.m. due to planned system upgrades. […]
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Clinton County man facing new charge after reportedly assaulting RCDC employee

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man arrested last weekend on drug charges is now facing new charges after reportedly assaulting an employee at the Russell County Detention Center. 51-year-old Allen Keith Booher is now facing an additional […]
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Free youth deer hunting weekend this weekend

December 27, 2024 Zac Oakes
This weekend is Kentucky’s annual free youth deer hunting weekend. Children 15 years and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are eligible to participate in the free youth weekend, which is held the weekend […]
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  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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