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Funeral for Marion County deputy underway in Lebanon

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LEBANON, KY (WAVE) - Funeral services are underway to honor Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Rakes, who was killed in the line of duty early Wednesday while making a traffic check.

The funeral is at Marion County High School in Lebanon. Governor Steve Beshear ordered flags to half-staff today across the Commonwealth in honor of Deputy Rakes sacrifice.

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