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Frost to seek another term on Russell Springs Council

April 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs City Councilman Gary Frost will seek another term on the city council. Frost is currently serving his first term on the city council. He’s the first candidate to file paperwork to run for […]
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Marcum says IDA purchase makes Russell County more competitive for business

April 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Yesterday on local news, we reported the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1. Russell County Judge […]
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Columbia Police arrest man after firing gun in neighborhood

April 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
Columbia Police arrested a man late last week for allegedly firing a gun in a residential neighborhood. Police say 55-year-old Bradley West of Columbia was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, disorderly conduct […]
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Pulaski man sentenced to 40 years in shooting death of father, uncle

April 8, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the shooting death of his father and uncle. 28-year-old Brandon Mullins was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this […]
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Boil water advisory issued for Harbor Springs Road

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory for Harbor Springs Road and all side roads. This advisory is in place until further notice. Affected residents are asked to boil all water for […]
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Sheriff’s Office investigating reported break-in at county recycling facility

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported break-in at the county recycling center on Landfill Road. Authorities are uncertain of when exactly the break-in occurred, but authorities say it happened late last night […]
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RCIDA approves purchase of property off French Valley Road

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority met in special session yesterday, approving the purchase of a piece of property adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1. The property totals just under 68 […]
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Two weeks remain to register to vote in primary election

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
Only two weeks remain for anyone not yet registered to vote to do so in time for the upcoming primary election. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, April 20 by 4 p.m. Voter […]
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RCHS SBDM to meet this morning as part of search for next principal

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Site-Based Decision-Making Council will meet in special session this morning. The council will meet at 9 a.m. in the high school library media center as part of the ongoing search […]
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State legislature enters veto period; bill to lower age for concealed carry permit vetoed

April 7, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky State Legislature has entered the veto period of this year’s session. Keith West has more on what this period entails. Among the bills vetoed so far is House Bill 312, which allows those […]
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