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Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service

July 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has played in 33 games with 15 starts in his three seasons and has 21 catches for 310 yards and five touchdowns. However, he said he […]
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School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested on auto theft charge

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on an auto theft charge last night. Russell Springs Police arrested 42-year-old Andrea H. Williams. She’s charged with theft of an automobile valued over $10,000 and tampering with physical […]
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Albany man arrested on drug trafficking, other charges

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Albany man was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges over the weekend. Kentucky State Police arrested Wesley L. McGaw Jr. on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]
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KSP conducting death investigation in Pulaski County

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police is conducting a death investigation in neighboring Pulaski County. State Police say the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshall’s Service were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a residence […]
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Hospital board to meet today

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Hospital board meetings are open to the public. We’ll have […]
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Collin Chandler excited to see what Dioubate and Aberdeen bring to Kentucky

July 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore guard Collin Chandler is one of the players that coach Mark Pope anticipates making a big jump in production this season but Chandler is just as anxious to see what new […]
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Clora Jane Luttrell, age 78, of Liberty

July 21, 2025 Sean Hammond
Clora Jane (Tucker) Luttrell, lovingly known as Chloe, and affectionately known as ‘Memaw’ to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family in Danville, Kentucky. She was 78 years of […]
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Jamestown looking into new signage at Beck Park

July 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown is looking into purchasing new signage at Beck Park. The city holds multiple events at Beck Park just off the Jamestown Square each year. Mayor Regena Hinton told the city council […]
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School board to meet this evening

July 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will recognize Russell County student Tyson England, who was a top 10 national finalist in the recent Technology Student Association competition. The board […]
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