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Semi overturned on parkway last night, blocking traffic for several hours

February 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

A semi overturned on the Cumberland Parkway last night, blocking traffic for several hours as emergency crews worked the scene. Reports came in just before 6 last night that a semi overturned between mile markers […]

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More details released in arrest of Ferguson man last week

February 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 has released more details about an arrest we reported on local news last week. State Police say Trooper Lucas Justice from Post 15 was patrolling on Bernard Ridge last Tuesday […]

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Two people injured in two-vehicle collision

February 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 in Russell Springs yesterday evening. Russell Springs Police say the collision occurred at around 4:30 yesterday evening at the intersection of Highway 127 and […]

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NBA/college basketball analyst Krysten Peek felt UK signee Jasper Johnson deserved to be a McDonald’s All-American

February 4, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson is ranked as the 17th best player in the 2025 recruiting class by ESPN, has been named to the USA team that will play in the Nike Hoop […]

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Sheriff’s office investigating vandalism at Lakewood Country Club

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal mischief complaint at Lakewood Country Club. The sheriff’s office said someone damaged a water pump at the golf course over the weekend, causing several thousand dollars […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers fall at Cumberland County

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were defeated at Cumberland County Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers by a score of 46-32. Rachel Bolin finished with 11 points, followed by […]

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Jamestown Fire Department responds to electrical fire at Jamestown Marina

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at Jamestown Marina Friday afternoon. Fire crews were called out a little after 1:00 Friday afternoon to an electrical fire on a walkway at the marina. […]

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Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

Jessica Holt, director of school nutrition for Russell County Schools, spoke to the board of education at its most recent meeting and provided a positive update about the district’s food service program. Holt said the […]

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Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Junction City man was arrested locally by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife over the weekend. 38-year-old Jesse Horseman was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of marijuana and operating a boat or […]

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Amelia Hassett glad basketball brought her to Kentucky

February 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett says she grew up on a “cow farm” in a small town in Australia and there was not always a lot for her to do. “My dad would check on […]

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