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Local closings/schedule changes in observance of Independence Day Holiday

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
There are several local closings to report in observance of the Independence Day holiday tomorrow. Russell Springs City Hall, Jamestown City Hall, and the Russell County Courthouse will be closed today. The Russell County Judicial […]
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Several local students named to Dean’s List at SCC

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Local students named to the Full-Time Dean’s List were: Alex Sayers Anthony Hanlon Audrea Landero Beth Gough […]
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Justin McBride remembers meeting Julius Randle for the first time

July 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT There might not have been a better compliment Kentucky coach Mark Pope could have given James Madison transfer Justin McBride than when he said he could see “shades” of former UK standout […]
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Several local students named to Lindsey Wilson University President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring ’26 semester

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Spring 2026 semester. Those local students were: President’s List Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Berkeley Clark Ethan Cooper […]
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Jamestown Police remind residents of traffic pattern changes for Lakefest this weekend

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents that the Jamestown Square will be closed for Lakefest this weekend, and traffic patterns will be changed. Jamestown Police say the square will be closed from around […]
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Liberty Man Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges

July 2, 2026 Sean Hammond
Casey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Liberty man on drug-related charges during a traffic stop late Tuesday night. Deputies say 44-year-old Jantzen Hale was stopped on Trammel Street after allegedly failing to use a turn […]
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Meyer sworn in as newest officer in Jamestown Police Department

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police Department has a new police officer. Corey Meyer was sworn in by Mayor Regena Hinton as the department’s newest officer yesterday. Meyer graduated from the law enforcement training academy in 2020 and […]
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Local students named to SCC President’s List

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Several local students were recently named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Full Time President’s List were: Adam St. Pierre Braxton Smith Elijah Williams […]
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City of Columbia to hold public hearing regarding data centers this evening

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Columbia is set to hold a public hearing this evening regarding data centers and a possible moratorium on data centers within the city. The public hearing gets underway at 5:00 this evening […]
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Ousmane N’Diaye has impressed teammates in summer workouts

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Ousmane N’Diaye is a 7-footer from Senegal who has played in Italy, Germany and Spain but will play for Kentucky coach Mark Pope this season. He’s an unknown commodity to most UK […]
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