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Month: June 2021

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41 RC students receive academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College

June 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Forty-one Russell county residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2021 spring semester. Dylan Antle, Taylor Brown, Aaron Bunch, Anna Ford, Brooklyn Hartwell, Sarah Lawson, Emily Matney, Marissia Roark, Tristan Roy, […]
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Fresh off the Farm pull results from Monday

June 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Fresh off the Farm Truck and Tractor pulls took place Monday night. Here are the results from the event, courtesy of the Russell County Jaycees. You can access the results by clicking the link […]
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Illegal gambling operations discovered in Casey County

June 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Three illegal gambling operations were discovered in Casey County. Law enforcement arrested Jack Patel, 37, of Liberty, charging him with 3 counts of possession of a gambling device and 3 counts of promoting gambling 1st […]
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Iva Dean Emerson, age 79, of Liberty

June 8, 2021 Sean Hammond
Iva Dean Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Casey County Hospital. She was 79. Born on February 6, 1942, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late […]
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Tuesday events at the Russell County Fair

June 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fair continues today with activities beginning this morning. Floral Hall Open Entry begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Dairy Show at 10 a.m. Paradise Amusements will open the carnival at 6 […]
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Lakers comeback bid falls short in region semifinals

June 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers comeback bid against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats fell just short as the Lakers season came to an end Monday night by a score of 5-3. The Lakers scored the first run of […]
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One active case of COVID in Russell County

June 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.28%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2.01% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]
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Local students named to WKU Honors List

June 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
Several local students received academic recognition for the spring 2021 Semester at Western Kentucky University. Those students are listed below. From Jamestown Chloe E. Henson, President’s List Samuel B. Leveridge Morgan A. Johnson, President’s List […]
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Russell Springs woman involved in wreck on Hwy 80

June 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an injury collision on East Highway 80. Preliminary investigation shows that Mechelle McFarland, 42, […]
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SCC offering free class for first-time students

June 7, 2021 Zac Oakes
SOMERSET — Somerset Community College (SCC) is offering free summer classes for first time students or students who have not been to college in over five years. This will include an offering of academic in-person, […]
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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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