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Russell Springs City Council presents donations to local veterans group, softball team

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council presented donations to two local veterans groups, along with a local softball team at Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council presented $500 each to the Russell County DAV Honor […]

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Mary Lou Ashbrook, age 94, of Russell Springs

July 8, 2021 Sean Hammond

Mary Lou Ashbrook, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. She was 94. Born on May 11, 1927, in Adair County, she was the only child […]

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County Clerk’s Office closed due to computer issues

July 8, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed due to a statewide computer system outage. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to resolve the issue, but there is no information available about when it may be […]

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KY 61 reduced to one lane in Adair County

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (July 7, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that KY 61 in Adair County has been reduced to one lane at the Russell Creek bridge (mile point […]

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KSP forms Sexual Assault Kit Investigative Team

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $1.5 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants has been awarded to the commonwealth to form the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Sexual Assault […]

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Russell Springs Police make arrest over the weekend

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police made an arrest Sunday evening. According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, Officer Debra Necessary asked for consent to search a vehicle she had stopped. Consent was granted. Illegal substances were […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet Thursday

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Russell Springs City Hall on Main Street. Full agenda below: AGENDA CITY OF RUSSELL […]

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Commodity giveaway is this Thursday

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

Judge Gary D. Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program will be giving out commodities at the First Baptist Church located at 392 E Hwy 80 […]

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RCHS grad selected as bowling coach at Lindsey Wilson College

July 7, 2021 Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – John Meece has been named Lindsey Wilson College’s men and women’s bowling head coach, LWC athletics director Willis Pooler announced recently. Meece is a 2014 graduate of Russell County High School. “I […]

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Indoor marijuana growing operation results in arrest in Adair County

July 6, 2021 Zac Oakes

On Thursday, July 1st, 2021, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant, obtained through Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Brian Wright, at a residence in the Pellyton community, 17 miles east of Columbia. During the […]

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  • Community Conversation 7-24

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover welcomes Russell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett to discuss the many programs and services offered through the Russell County Extension Office. Megan shares updates on a busy summer that included 4-H Camp, county fair activities, and canning classes, while highlighting upcoming opportunities for the community.The conversation covers Extension Homemakers clubs, volunteer efforts, the local book club, food preservation classes, pressure canner testing, and upcoming cooking demonstrations featuring healthy recipes and easy family meals. Megan also explains how residents can get involved in Extension programs and stay connected through the Russell County Extension Office.

  • Community Conversation 7-22

    Jeff Hoover welcomes members of the Adair County 16U All-Star Girls Softball Team and assistant coach Grace Loy. The team recently captured the Kentucky Senior League Softball State Championship and was competing in the Super Regional Tournament in Lawrenceburg.Coach Loy and players from both Russell County and Adair County discuss their championship run, the chemistry between the combined team, their journey through the tournament, and their hopes of advancing to the national championship. Hear from the young athletes about their love for the game, teamwork, and representing their communities on the softball field. 

  • Community Conversation 7-21

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Samantha Gaddie, founding director of Campbellsville University's new agriculture program. Dr. Gaddie discusses the launch of the university's new agriculture degree, the hands-on learning opportunities available to students, the importance of supporting Kentucky's agricultural industry, and her vision for preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Learn how this new program will partner with local farmers and provide students with practical experience while staying close to home in South Central Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Joyce Holt and Mike Berry about the 7th Annual Relay for Life Benefit Ride benefiting the American Cancer Society, including this year's new Biker Bingo fundraiser and ride details. He is also joined by Scott Jones and Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs to discuss an upcoming wood bat baseball tournament and the city's first-ever free Back to School Bash at Russell Springs City Park.

  • Community Conversation 7-14

    Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Community Conversation to discuss the tremendous success of the recent High School Fishing World Finals, the economic impact on local businesses, and the possibility of bringing the event back in the future. Wilson also highlights upcoming events including the 127 Yard Sale, the Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Food Truck Friday, and the growing summer tourism season across Russell County and Lake Cumberland.

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