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Russell County Fair starts on Saturday

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fair starts on Saturday. The fair returns this year with a full schedule after a condensed version took place last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can check out […]
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‘A very tough decision’: Darnells talk decision to leave RC Schools

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
Anthony and Shanna Darnell have dedicated an extensive amount of time, energy, and passion into Russell County Schools. From teaching in the classroom to serving in administrative roles and counseling positions, coaching, and seeing their […]
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This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2021) – Try your hand at fishing in Kentucky at no charge June 5-6, 2021 during free fishing weekend. With summer nearly here, the first weekend of June is a great time […]
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Laker track team fares well at regionals

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
Laker Track Coach Barry Bolin shared results from the team’s appearance in the region tournament. Boys 4×800 relay Time 8:43 3rd Place (school record) Tyler Lulek Clayton Trosper Blake Bolin Justin Stearns Boys 4×400 relay […]
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Laker Baseball team begins region tournament play this weekend

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team will begin region tournament play this weekend. The Lakers will play their first round matchup at home on Saturday against the Barren County Trojans. First pitch is scheduled for […]
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Fire Dept. to collect donations for Crusade for Children this weekend

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department will be out this weekend at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children. Fire crews will be set up beginning at […]
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No new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

June 3, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.52%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death 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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Russell Springs woman arrested on DUI, hit and run charge

June 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday night. Becky A. Partin, 48, of Russell Springs was arrested and faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of […]
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One new case of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

June 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.77%. Deaths: We are sad to report 7 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 452 deaths resulting in a 2.01% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known […]
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Russell Springs woman reported missing

June 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman has been reported missing. Angela Bland Spears has not been seen since last Thursday. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is in charge of the investigation. Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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