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State to begin accepting tax returns on Monday; state will pause operations for two weeks in February and March

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, and will begin processing returns the same day. This year, Kentuckians are encouraged to file early to avoid processing delays. […]
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Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Alabama coach Nate Oats gave coach Mark Pope his first Rupp Arena loss when the Crimson Tide outscored UK 102-97. However, Oats could not have been more gracious in his praise of […]
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Lindsey Wilson College set to build new regional performing arts center + residence hall

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
From LWC PUBLIC RELATIONS It will be a busy 2025 at Lindsey Wilson College as two buildings will be added to the A.P. White Campus – a residence hall and regional performing arts center. The […]
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Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers defeated the Dragons 5 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase […]
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How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]
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18 local students named to University of Kentucky Dean’s List

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
18 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Mason Buras Allie Burton Avery Hart Maleah Preston Sophie Shearer Jenna White […]
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Most area schools return to classroom today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a police officer. 48-year-old Rodney Holmes was arrested last night on charges of fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, resisting arrest, and assaulting […]
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Community blood drive is today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The monthly blood drive gets underway at 11:30 today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place until 5:30 this […]
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Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Travis Perry might be the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball who won a state high school championship in 2024 along with being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He’s made it […]
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