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Local businesses receive 100 percent on health inspections

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has released its latest round of health inspections from local restaurants and retail businesses. Dollar General Market in Jamestown, Five Star, A.V. Food Mart on West Steve Wariner Drive, […]

LCDHD seeking nominations for Public Health Hero Award

From Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh Public Health Hero Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding […]

Russell County sees improvement in multiple health categories

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County saw improvement in multiple health-related categories.  Russell County saw a significant improvement in the number of mothers smoking during pregnancy. From 2016-2018, it was reported that […]

Fiscal court, health department lower tax rates

Two local entities decreased their property tax rate at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. The fiscal court approved the compensating rate for county property taxes at the meeting, which slightly lowers the county’s property tax rate. […]

Health Department back-to-school event is today

The Russell County Health Department’s back-to-school event takes place today at the health department. The event will take place from 8:30 until 3:30. The health department will be offering immunizations needed for students to return […]