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Bill dealing with statewide COVID-19 school issues moving through legislature

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

As the special session of the Kentucky Legislature began Tuesday, a bill aimed at addressing multiple issues with schools and the rise of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky began making its way through the legislative body. […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball defeats Allen County Scottsville, takes on Southwestern tonight

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team defeated Allen County-Scottsville on Monday by a score of 2-0 to move to 5-7 on the season. The Lady Lakers won 25-11 in the first set and 25-19 in the […]

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Russell County Schools return in-person today

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

After going virtual for a week, Russell County Schools return in-person today. The week of virtual instruction allowed time for teachers and students to finish quarantines. Along with the return of in-person instruction, extracurricular activities […]

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Special legislative session begins today

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

A special session of the Kentucky Legislature begins today, as legislators tackle issues dealing with the rise of COVID-19 cases, including in schools. The session will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the state Capitol in […]

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RCHS Boys and Girls soccer to take on Monroe County tonight

September 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The boys and girls soccer teams will take on Monroe County tonight. The boys enter with a record of 3-7 to take on the Falcons, who enter 0-3. Russell County took the first matchup between […]

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More than 7,900 Russell Countians have received COVID vaccine

September 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

More than 7,900 Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the CDC. The most recent data shows that 7,934 Russell County residents have received at […]

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Jamestown woman arrested by RSPD Sunday night

September 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested by Russell Springs Police Sunday night. Sondra Wilson, age 37, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and public intoxication of a controlled substance excluding alcohol. Wilson was arrested […]

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Russell County now over 250 active COVID cases, 50th death reported

September 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

IMPORTANT – Due to the continued increase in positive cases it may be several days before you are contacted by the health department. If you’ve tested positive for COVID19 please isolate yourself immediately, do NOT […]

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Russell County Board of Education votes to keep tax rates the same

September 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday evening to keep the school tax rates the same in 2021-2022. The rates remain at 52.2 cents per $100 of assessed value for personal property. 52.2 […]

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Monticello woman arrested by KSP locally

September 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police locally on Thursday. Debra Hall, age 37, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]

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  • Limmy McGowan, age 63, of Jamestown
    September 6, 2023
  • Samantha Maria McNay, age 28, of Columbia
    September 6, 2023
  • Larry G. Kinnett, age 75, of Russell Springs
    September 5, 2023
  • Wanda Lawless, age 87, of Jamestown
    August 31, 2023
  • Ronnie Johnson, age 90, of Jamestown
    August 31, 2023

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