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Jamestown using extra water & sewer revenue to offset rising chemical prices, upgrade equipment

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Nearly a year has passed since the City of Jamestown introduced new water and sewer rates. When the city council approved the new rates, which had not increased in several years, city officials said it […]
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Secretary of State Adams to speak at Chamber meeting today

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams will be the guest speaker at today’s meeting of the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will hold its monthly meeting and lunch beginning at noon at the […]
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School board approves new name for old area technology center

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The old area technology center has a new name after being approved at last night’s board of education meeting. Here’s School Board Chair Dick Kazsuk. Signage that would include the new name is included in […]
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Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was recently indicted in Casey County. A Casey County grand jury indicted 60-year-old Curtis R. Hendricks on charges of trafficking in more than 2 grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]
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Clerk’s Office closed today and tomorrow

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today and tomorrow as office staff will be attending the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association Conference. The clerk’s office will return to normal operating hours on Thursday.  
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Kaelyn Carroll says Kentucky was right fit

November 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Before Kenny Brooks became the Kentucky women’s basketball coach, top 20 prospect Kaelyn Carroll admits she did not know a lot about UK. “I knew a lot about the boys side and […]
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Delbert Pierce, age 82, of Russell Springs

November 18, 2024 Sean Hammond
Delbert Pierce, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, November 15 2024 at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, February 10 1942, in Jamestown, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – […]
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Somerset man indicted on charges including human trafficking

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Somerset man was recently indicted on multiple charges including human trafficking following an investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children office. 51-year-old Charles Eldon Richardson is facing two counts of human […]
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School board to meet this evening

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education is expected to discuss selecting a name for the old area technology center at its meeting this evening. The board will discuss a new name for the old area […]
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Firefighters called out Sunday morning to Famous Recipe

November 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
Yesterday morning just after 8 a.m. ,employees of Famous Recipe were preparing to open and found light smoke and a burning smell inside the building, and contacted 911. JVFD station 1 and 2 were dispatched […]
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