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Month: March 2026

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Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Wayne H. Skipper, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 28th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Wayne was born in Clanton, AL on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Elsie (Traywick) […]
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Crews cover more than 100 miles in search of missing man in Casey County

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Crews were out this past weekend covering more than 100 miles of rugged terrain in Casey County searching for 28-year-old Jacob Ring, who has been missing since January. Crews searched more than 100 miles combined […]
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House bill on school traceable communications approved in committee

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
A house bill aimed at clarifying issues with the state’s traceable communications law that was approved last year has made its way out of committee. House Bill 67 aims to make clarifications to last year’s […]
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School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning with a few items on the agenda. The main topic will be the gymnasium floor at Salem Elementary. Last week on local […]
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New civics club at RCHS will provide opportunities for students to learn about local government

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
A new civics club at Russell County High School will allow students the opportunity to learn more about local government. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said through a grant obtained by the county, students involved […]
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Equipment could begin moving to new bus garage next month

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
Progress on the new Russell County Schools bus garage is continuing, and Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he expects equipment to begin being brought over to the new facility soon after spring break, […]
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Junior Delaynee Rodriguez believes hosting a NCAA Regional is an advantage for Kentucky

March 5, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky gymnastics will host a NCAA regional April 2-3-5 in Memorial Coliseum with tickets going on sale March 4th; “I’m excited for the crowd. It’s going to be packed in there,” junior […]
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Laker Tennis off to strong start

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Tennis team is off to a strong start this season under new head coach Chris Godby, with both the boys and girls picking up victories against Southwestern yesterday. The boys defeated Southwestern 6-3 […]
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Arrests made in Adair County theft cases

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Two Columbia men have been arrested in connection to burglary investigations in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Benjamin L. Harmon was taken into custody Monday night following a burglary investigation […]
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Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

March 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]
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