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Missing Colorado teen rescued in Columbia

August 21, 2020 Zac Oakes

Columbia police rescued a teenage girl who was reported missing in Colorado and arrested two Tennessee men in connection with the case on Friday. According to a report from the Columbia Police Department, officers acted […]

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New cruiser for Jamestown Police, water project discussed at city council meeting

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is moving forward with a grant process to purchase a new cruiser for the Jamestown Police Department. The new cruiser will be a Ford F150 truck, which was recommended by Jamestown […]

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Jamestown Mayor says new business is coming to town

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer shared some exciting news at Thursday night’s Jamestown City Council meeting. A new business will be locating within the City of Jamestown “within the next couple weeks” according to Shearer. Shearer […]

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Chris Starks named head coach of LWC men’s basketball

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

Story courtesy of Lindsey Wilson College Sports Information Chris Starks has been named interim head coach of the Lindsey Wilson College men’s basketball program, LWC Athletics Director Willis Pooler announced on Wednesday. Starks becomes the […]

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Tourism Industry bouncing back after pandemic shutdown

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The local tourism industry took a hit at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but the last few weeks have been a significant bounce back for tourism in Russell County . “Things are definitely picking […]

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KHSAA Board recommends to proceed with fall sports

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Controllers voted 16-2 to move forward with its initial plan for fall sports. That plan will allow practices for fall sports to begin on Aug. 24 with […]

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Tourism had significant economic impact in Russell County in 2019

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

A new study on the impact of tourism in Kentucky shows that the industry has a nearly $46 million impact on the local economy, but Russell County Tourism Director Janette Marson said the impact is […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. Listen for a recap of the meeting tomorrow morning and find a written recap here following the meeting.

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State Board of Elections expected to vote on November election procedures

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Board of Elections is expected to take up a vote this afternoon regarding the emergency election procedures agreed upon by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams. The plan would […]

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Russell Springs Police investigating boat theft

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help in an investigation regarding the theft of a boat. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Russell Springs Police Department at 270-866-3636. Photos of […]

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