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Tennessee man indicted on murder, assault charges in Adair County stemming from wreck that resulted in death of child

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Tennessee man was indicted on murder and assault charges in Adair County stemming from a wreck last December that resulted in the death of a child. An Adair County grand jury indicted 47-year-old Joel […]
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First Lady library visit postponed to next Tuesday

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear was scheduled to visit Russell County Public Library tomorrow to celebrate early literacy and Russell County’s success with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Due to inclement weather making its […]
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Barbara Modine Hall, age 91, of Russell Springs

February 10, 2025 Sean Hammond
Barbara Modine Hall, of Russell Springs, was surrounded by her family when she passed from this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 91 years and 6 […]
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County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to ban medical cannabis use for county workers at its meeting this morning. Kentucky law provides an employer-employee exception to the new medical cannabis law.
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Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a district doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 30-point victory in the first game, defeating the Lady Falcons […]
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Russell County Cheer competes at nationals

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Cheer team competed in national competition in Orlando over the weekend. Russell County finished 7th overall in the semifinals of the Game Day Competition, just missing the cut of the top 4 […]
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Kentucky’s First Lady to visit RCPL tomorrow

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear is set to visit Russell County Public Library tomorrow. The first lady will visit the library at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. The visit from the first lady will celebrate early […]
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Jamestown man arrested, charged with assault of a police officer

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including assaulting a police officer. 36-year-old Jesse R. Burchett was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with assault third degree of a […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the proposed dog ordinance that would implement a $20 fee […]
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Russell County Dance team brings home hardware in final competition of season

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Dance team performed in its final competition of the season at Somerset High School over the weekend. The high school team placed 2nd in the pom competition and 3rd overall in the […]
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