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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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Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia (formerly of Russell Springs)

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
 Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27th, in Columbia, KY. A Graveside Service will be held Friday July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the […]
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School board gives Superintendent Ford exemplary marks across the board

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday with one of the main topics being Superintendent Michael Ford’s annual evaluation. The board went into executive session for about 15 minutes and after returning to open […]
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Extreme Heat Warning continues today, extended into late Friday evening

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland Area remains under an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service today, and the weather service has extended that warning to go through the late evening Friday. The weather service says […]
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Mayor credits department heads for coming in under budget this year

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The fiscal year for the City of Russell Springs concluded yesterday, and last night, the city council approved the city’s amended budget for the 25-26 fiscal year. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city’s […]
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Russell County 9U Baseball team preparing for state tournament in Louisville

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County 9U baseball team achieved a major accomplishment this past weekend, playing up an age division and capturing the Cal Ripken West Kentucky 10U championship. Adam Ellis is the coach of the 9U […]
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New UK Tight Ends coach Justin Burke has fond memories of Air Raid era at Kentucky

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Justin Burke was the perfect age to fully embrace the Air Raid era when Kentucky coach Hal Mumme had quarterbacks Tim Couch and Dusty Bonner helping the Wildcats have one of the […]
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