News – The Russell County Newspapers (2024)

Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE Safety effort to save lives on Kentucky roadways FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 20, 2024) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) from May 21-23, 2024. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe…

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Woman seeks kidney donor By Lisa Coffey Times Journal In 2020, Heather Stanton’s life was routine. She spent her days working and taking care of her family’s needs. But the results of routine blood work would change that. Stanton’s doctor called to tell her the blood work showed elevated levels indicating her kidneys were not…

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Keep wildlife wild this spring Kentucky Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to observe wildlife from afar, leave baby animals undisturbed FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2024) — Spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky, along with the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize the survival of these vulnerable young animals by…

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Dairy Producers in Kentucky Reminded to Enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage by April 29 Lexington, Kentucky, April 16, 2024– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll by April 29, 2024, for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This…

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NEWS RELEASE Kentucky State Police Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 1, 2024) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted…

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Largest Indoor Farm Show Returns to Kentucky Exposition Center Sold-out National Farm Machinery Show brings $24.2m in estimated economic impact to the Commonwealth From tractor cabs to cutting-edge labs, agriculture isn’t confined to fields—it’s a realm where innovation thrives. Agriculture is an ever-changing industry, so trade shows like the National Farm Machinery Show are more…

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Jan. 4, 2024 Amanda Carroll, 502-758-2000, amanda.carroll@louisville.edu UofL study shows nicotine in e-cigarettes may not be harmless, as some claim Pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit…

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Kentucky has the highest overall enrollment gains in the U.S. (FRANKFORT, Ky.) —Recently released data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) indicate Kentucky had the highest fall-to-fall total enrollment gains in the nation this year. Between fall 2022 and fall 2023, Kentucky experienced 5.6% overall enrollment growth, including 5.5% growth in undergraduate enrollment (ranked second…

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ADVISORY: FEDERAL AGENCY REQUIRES SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO REGISTER WITH TREASURY DEPARTMENT Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Starts January 1 Frankfort, KY (December 28, 2023) – Secretary of State Michael Adams is alerting Kentucky’s small business community to a new reporting requirement from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that goes into…

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According to a new survey from BetKentucky.com, 94% of American’s will be setting a New Year’s Resolution ahead for 2024… but which are the most popular in Kentucky? In Kentucky, these are the most popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2024: *Percentages add up to over 100% as participants could vote “all that apply”. If you…

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