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Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Lake Cumberland area

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland area is seeing an increase in the number of cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious health risk, especially to infants […]
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Additional details released regarding fatal shooting in Adair County this week

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Additional details have been released regarding a fatal shooting that took place on South Highway 55 in Adair County earlier this week. According to Kentucky State Police, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley of Columbia was arrested […]
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Jamestown Council approves bid for new police cruiser

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council voted last night to approve a bid for a new police cruiser. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city only received one bid for the new cruiser. The bid for the vehicle […]
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25 local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for Fall 2025 semester

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
25 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students are: Aidan Antle Daira Bautista-Reyes Jakahri Brown Ethan Cooper Jesse Gossage Ashton Hargis Addison […]
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KSP conducting death investigation in Metcalfe County

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 is conducting a death investigation in nearby Metcalfe County. State Police say they were called to a residence on Shady Grove Wickerville Road near the Metcalfe-Hart County line just after […]
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Mark Pope understands his team has not performed up to expectations this year but a rival coach says he does not have a roster built to fit his style of play

January 16, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope played at Kentucky on a national championship team and knew plenty about the spotlight on Kentucky basketball — or at least thought he did. However, his team’s struggles this year […]
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James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown

January 15, 2026 Sean Hammond
James Ephriam Flanagan, age 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13 2026 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, January 09 1938, in Jamestown, Ky. He was the son of: Mother […]
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Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia

January 15, 2026 Sean Hammond
Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at T.J. Health in Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 5, 1992, in Lexington, Kentucky. He is survived by his mother, […]
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Candidates learn position on ballot for May primary election

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
A public drawing for ballot positions for the upcoming May primary was held earlier today. Here is the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot in the primary election. Russell County Judge Executive […]
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New Lindsey Wilson University License Plate Available in Kentucky

January 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
Portion of fee for Lindsey Wilson license plate supports student scholarships. by Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY. (01/12/2026) Lindsey Wilson University supporters in Kentucky can show off their Blue Raider pride and the university’s new look […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

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