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Chronic Wasting Disease found in wild deer in Pulaski County

November 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed in a wild deer harvested by a hunter earlier this hunting season in neighboring Pulaski County. This […]
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Lakers lose heartbreaker on Senior Night to Monroe County

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team lost a heartbreaker last night, falling 42-41 to the visiting Monroe County Falcons on Senior Night. The Lakers led most of the game, but Monroe County scored a touchdown and converted […]
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Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
With looming uncertainty about SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell County Schools’ Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help Russell County students and their families. The pantry is a product of […]
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Trunk or Treat events tonight; county trick or treating set for 5-8

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs and Jamestown will host their annual trunk or treat events tonight. Russell Springs will host its trunk or treat event on Main Street tonight from 5-7 p.m. Jamestown will host its trunk or […]
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New state regulations restrict drone use for hunting and fishing

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
New rules are now in effect in Kentucky banning the use of aircraft and drones for hunting or fishing, following approval by the state’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy earlier this month. […]
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RCH looking to expand specialty clinics

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Hospital is looking to expand its specialty clinics, bringing more healthcare options close to home for Russell County residents. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the new neurology clinic has had a very successful […]
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Jamestown Fire Department called to fire at Stephens Pipe and Steel building

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Fire Department was called out early this morning to a fire at the Stephens Pipe and Steel location that formerly housed Fruit of the Loom. Fire crews were called out at around 12:40 […]
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Dawn Staley thinks Kenny Brooks has bright future at Kentucky

October 31, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has been to seven Final Fours since 2015 and won three national championships. Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks left Virginia Tech to coach in the SEC last year […]
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Larry E. Withers, age 67, of Russell Springs

October 30, 2025 Sean Hammond
Larry E. Withers, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was 67 years of age. Born March 16, 1958, in Russell County, he was a son of the […]
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Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to receive $7.4M in upgrades

October 30, 2025 Zac Oakes
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will soon be receiving some major upgrades. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced the state park will receive $7.4 million in upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and […]
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