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Month: December 2019

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Local Officers Honored by KY Department of Highway Safety

December 6, 2019 Sean Hammond
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety honored more than 200 law enforcement officers from across Kentucky on Thursday, including Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan Ginn, Russell Springs Police Department Officer Ethan Pike, and Jamestown Police […]
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Longtime Beauty Shop Owner Retires

December 6, 2019 Sean Hammond
June McGaha, the longtime owner of June’s Beauty Shop in Jamestown, recently retired and new ownership of the shop will soon be taking over. McGaha reflected back on her more than five decades operating her […]
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Christmas on the Square is this Evening in Jamestown

December 6, 2019 Sean Hammond
Christmas on the Square begins at 4 pm this afternoon on Monument Square in Jamestown with events running up until 8 pm. Traffic around the square will be detoured in the same manner as it […]
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RS Christmas Parade is Saturday

December 6, 2019 Sean Hammond
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas previewed the annual Russell Springs Christmas Parade, whose theme this year is “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child.”… Rockland Road will then be performing at 6:30 Saturday night at […]
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Effort Underway to Designate Region as Wildlands Heritage Area

December 6, 2019 Sean Hammond
Congressman Hal Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed companion bills on Thursday in the House and Senate to begin the federal process to designate Southern and Eastern Kentucky, including Russell and surrounding counties, […]
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Trading Post Items- Thursday

December 5, 2019 Sean Hammond
Wood for sale (270)507-6357 Looking for Odd Jobs, Helment ($50) and a set of Bunk Bed ($35) for sale (270)585-3412 House for rent in the city limits of Russell Springs (270)585-5590 Maytag Electric Range, HideABed […]
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Christmas on the Square is Friday in Jamestown

December 5, 2019 Sean Hammond
Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer talked about the big event happening tomorrow evening in Jamestown… Shearer said traffic around the square will be impacted during the event…
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Property Forfeited, House Up for Auction Following Drug Convictions

December 5, 2019 Sean Hammond
A couple in neighboring Adair County has been sentenced for trafficking in marijuana, and 2.014 acres on Millerfield Road in Adair County has been forfeited and ordered to be sold at public auction by the […]
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New Requirements for Snap Recipients

December 5, 2019 Sean Hammond
On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture released the “SNAP: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” rule that makes changes which emphasize workforce participation for able-bodied, working-age adults between the ages of 18 and […]
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Community Blood Drive is Today

December 5, 2019 Sean Hammond
The monthly community blood drive is today from noon until 5:00 pm at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 North Main Street in Jamestown. Three donors will win a $100 door prize, […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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