Articles by Zac Oakes

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 53 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 18 cases in the […]

Two-vehicle collision on Highway 127; details still unknown

A two-vehicle collision occurred Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 127 and West Drive. A helicopter was called to the scene, but it remains unclear how many individuals were involved in the collision. Sources […]

County Clerk’s Office receives clean audit

State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office found no instances of non-compliance and no material weaknesses in financial reporting during a recent audit of County Clerk Sue Popplewell Brockman’s office. Every county clerk in the state of […]

RCHS Lakers Football began practice Monday

Russell County Lakers Head Coach Ryan Richardson said it was good to be out on the practice field as the Lakers prepare for their season opener in nearly two weeks against Casey County. The Lakers […]

RCMS Football begins practice with helmets

The Russell County Middle School football team, under the direction of head coach Keith Ellis, hit the practice field Monday evening for the first time with helmets. Here are a few snapshots of the first […]

New Area Technology Center could have massive impact locally

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford and Project Superintendent Larry McGowan are full of optimism about what lies ahead as work continues on the new Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center on the Russell County High […]

Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his daily press conference today that he will not overturn the KHSAA’s plan to move forward with fall sports. There were some concerns from student-athletes, parents, coaches, and others […]

Grand Jury hands down indictments on Monday

A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments Monday afternoon. A list of those indicted is below. Andrea Fobbe, 38, of Jamestown, on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine (two counts) and being a persistent felony offender […]

Russell County Hospital cancels Community Health Screening

Russell County Hospital will not be offering its annual Community Health Screening this year, according to a release from the hospital. The hospital plans to resume the service in 2021. “Russell County Hospital has taken […]

Fall sports teams expected to begin practice today

Barring any late changes, fall sports teams will be able to begin practicing across Kentucky today after last week’s decision by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to move forward with the plan to begin […]