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Spirit of 76 Celebration will feature free concerts by stars, fireworks, golf tournaments, historical and patriotic presentations, a 7.6-mile race, and more on July 3 and 4 near Albany, Kentucky

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
Submitted by Al Cross, Clinton County Community Foundation SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – The 250-year history of the United States of America has been written not only in places like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, but […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug possession charge this morning

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a drug possession charge this morning in Jamestown. 43-year-old Terri B. Garner of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine – third or more offense […]
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Jamestown Police investigating stolen truck found near Jamestown Elementary School this morning

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police is investigating after a truck that was reported stolen was found near Jamestown Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the police department responded after a call came in […]
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School board to meet this evening

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will meet at 5:00 in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to hear a proposal […]
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Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
Local farmers can apply for assistance due to ongoing drought conditions through the Farm Service Agency office in Columbia. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, provides financial support to livestock […]
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Seed Academy Unveiling Luncheon to take place tomorrow

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon tomorrow at the new SEED Academy located on French Valley Road. The luncheon will serve as an unveiling for the new facility, which will […]
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Columbia to consider moratorium on data centers

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Columbia is set to consider a moratorium on data centers within the city limits. The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will meet today to discuss a possible moratorium, with the city council […]
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Jamestown man arrested early this morning

June 15, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested early this morning on a drug trafficking charge. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old David Reeder. He was charged with trafficking in over 2 grams of methamphetamine. Reeder was […]
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Nathan D. Grider, age 34, of Somerset

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond
Nathan D. Grider, 34, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Nathan was born in Louisville, KY on January 1, 1992, a son […]
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to Consider Hunting Regulation Changes

June 12, 2026 Sean Hammond
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider several major hunting regulation changes during its meeting Friday morning at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. The meeting begins at 8:30 […]
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