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Russell Springs City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and Mayor Eddie Thomas praised city employees for their work in coming in under budget for the current fiscal year. Listen […]
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Fair event results from Saturday

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
Below are some results from events at the Russell County Fair on Saturday. Each link will bring up a PDF document of results of that event. Horse Racing Results Horse Shoe Pitching Results Horse Show […]
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Russell Springs Elementary SBDM council to meet on Tuesday

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Elementary School Site Base Decision-Making Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday at Russell Springs Elementary. The meeting agenda is below.
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Jamestown Elementary SBDM council to meet Tuesday

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Elementary School Site-Base Decision Making Council will meet on Tuesday, June 15 at 3 p.m. in the JES Conference Room. Meeting agenda is below.   JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL […]
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KCTCS votes to freeze tuition

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Board of Regents voted Friday to keep tuition flat for the coming year. “The pandemic has taken a toll on our students who’ve been affected in numerous ways, […]
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Driver’s License renewals available online

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
Kentucky has launched a way for residents to renew their driver’s licenses and motorcycle licenses online. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has started a website that allows residents to complete the process without having to step foot […]
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Russell Springs Police arrest two early Monday morning

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police arrested two individuals early Monday morning on drug charges. Hannah Rose Dabney, age 18 of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, receiving a stolen firearm, possession […]
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Committee to begin search for new RCHS Principal

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Site Base Decision-Making Council will hold its first meeting of the RCHS Principal selection process today. RCHS Principal Darren Gossage is retiring, and the SBDM council is tasked with finding […]
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Lane closure on Cumberland Parkway this week

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that a temporary lane closure is scheduled to take place next week on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Pulaski County as crews perform […]
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Russell County Fiscal Court to meet this evening

June 14, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for the meeting is below.
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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