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Fiscal court to discuss solar ordinance at meeting this morning

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The solar farm ordinance will be a featured topic at this morning’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court. The court is expected to hear from an attorney with Round Trip Energy, the company that […]
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Putting Young Kentuckians to Work also benefits employers

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Last week on local news, we reported on a new program aimed at helping young people in the Lake Cumberland area and across Kentucky find careers. The Putting Young Kentuckians to Work program not only […]
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Texas man arrested locally on drug charge

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Texas man was arrested locally on drug charges over the weekend. 43-year-old Carlos Flores Antunes of Austin, Texas, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with trafficking in cocaine, resisting arrest, giving an […]
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No school today or tomorrow for Russell County students

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County students are enjoying a long weekend, as there will be no school today or tomorrow in Russell County. Today is a planning day for Russell County Schools, and there will be no school […]
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Russell, Adair sheriff’s offices work together to make theft arrest

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell and Adair County Sheriff’s Offices worked together recently to make an arrest in a theft case. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Gentry Mill Road area on Thursday to […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly fleeing from police

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly attempting to flee from police. 57-year-old Charles Curnutte was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police first degree – motor vehicle, operating a motor […]
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Tonie Morgan will be her own player at UK

November 10, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Tonie Morgan was a three-time all-Atlantic Coast Conference player at Georgia Tech who started 95 games and is regarded as a potential top 10 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. However, after […]
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Angela Rene Smith, 52, of Jamestown

November 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
Angela Rene Smith, 52, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 26, 1973, in Columbia, KY to Kenneth and Marlene Hay […]
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Fiscal court to discuss solar ordinance at Monday meeting

November 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
The solar farm ordinance will be a featured topic at Monday’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court. The court is expected to hear from an attorney with Round Trip Energy, the company that has […]
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Popplewell named Star of the Industry at state tourism conference

November 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Lake Cumberland Tourism’s Crystal Popplewell received the Star of the Industry award yesterday at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. Popplewell was nominated for the award by Tourism Director Danielle Wilson. The Star of the […]
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