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Lakers play Adair in 2A matchup tonight, changes made for upcoming Monroe game

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team will go on the road to LaRue County tonight to take on Adair County in a 2A tournament matchup. Tip-off for tonight’s matchup is scheduled for 6:30 CT. The […]
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New vaping law now in effect

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]
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Jamestown Fire Dept called out on New Year’s Day

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Fire Department was called to a fire at a home on Esto Road yesterday afternoon. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at around 3:30 yesterday after Landers noticed […]
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Russell Springs Police investigating burglary

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police are investigating a recent burglary. The burglary occurred earlier this week at a building owned by Shevawn Foley in Russell Springs. Police say they are seeking the community’s help with identifying the […]
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Jamestown man arrested in Casey County

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested in Casey County yesterday morning. 40-year-old James A. Flores was arrested by the Casey County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, operating a motor vehicle […]
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UK Volleyball adds two talented Purdue transfers

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Purdue transfer Lizzie Carr helped the Boilermakers finish 27-7 last season that included a 16-4 mark in the competitive Big Ten. She averaged 1.52 kills per set and hit .301. Carr also averaged 0.63 blocks […]
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Liberty man flown out following single-vehicle wreck in Adair County

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Liberty man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck in Adair County Monday morning. Reports are 34-year-old Brandon Poff of Liberty was operating a a 2008 Honda CRV traveling east on Liberty Road at […]
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New Year Closings

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The new year brings several closings around the county. City Halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today, as well as the Russell County […]
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New vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals begins today

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A new law requiring a vision exam for all driver’s license renewals goes into effect today. Vision screenings can be completed at no cost at any regional driver’s license office. There are regional driver’s license […]
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