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Closures for Good Friday

April 10, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown City Hall will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. Russell Springs City Hall will be closing at noon and return to normal office hours on Monday, April 13th. The Clerk’s Office […]
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Statewide COVID-19 Cases Slightly Down on Thursday

April 10, 2020 Sean Hammond
Kentucky tops 1,400 Coronavirus cases… There were six additional deaths reported in the state on Thursday, four of those were in Jefferson County and two in Hopkins County. Beshear has made the decision to close […]
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KY Secretary of State Secures Funding for Election Costs

April 10, 2020 Sean Hammond
Michael Adams, Kentucky’s Secretary of State has secured Kentucky’s access to around $6 million in federal stimulus funds to relieve the increased election costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adams called on Governor Andy Beshear […]
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Betty Bell Perkins, age 71, of Jamestown

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
Betty Bell Perkins, age 71, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, April 9th 2020 at her residence. She is survived by: Two Sisters Carol Chrisman of Taylorsville Linda Graves of Louisville Two Brothers Eugene Bell of […]
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Karen Denise White, age 63, of Russell Springs

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
Karen Denise White, age 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 8th 2020. She was a cashier at Walmart. She is survived by: Three Children Keith and Wife Alicia Johnson, Jennifer and Husband Josh […]
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Dwight Douglas Miller, age 66, of Jamestown

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
Dwight Douglas Miller, age 66, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Mechanic for the State Road Department. He is survived by: His Wife Sheree Miller […]
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Mayor Eddie Thomas Full Interview on Morning Show

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
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More COVID-19 Cases in Russell County

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced Wednesday evening that two additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the county. This now makes six total cases in the county. Robertson said five are self-isolated with one […]
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Congressman Comer calls for Investigation Into Beef Price Fixing

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
Just one day after First District Congressman James Comer sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture calling for relief for cattle farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency announced yesterday plans to […]
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RS Man Arrested on a Couple of Charges Wednesday Night

April 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
According to reports, Gerald Bramley, age 63, of Russell Springs was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer shortly before 8:00 pm. Bramley was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Alcohol Intoxication and lodged in the Russell County […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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