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Month: July 2021

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Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, age 60, of Russell Springs

July 5, 2021 Sean Hammond
Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, age 60, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on January 10, 1961, she was daughter of the late […]
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Woman arrested on drug charges Sunday night

July 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell County woman was arrested on drug charges by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Amber Huff, 34, was arrested Sunday night and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two charges […]
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Pulaski woman arrested by RCSO

July 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County woman was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. Stacy Ehrsam, age 51 of Ferguson, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, driving too slow for traffic conditions, and operating […]
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3 new COVID cases reported this week

July 4, 2021 Zac Oakes
Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Russell County last week. Two cases are on self-isolation. One case is hospitalized.
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Russell Springs man arrested on weapons charge

July 4, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested Sunday on a weapons charge. Brandon Lee Heath, age 29, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was arrested by Kentucky State […]
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Two arrested following traffic stop

July 4, 2021 Zac Oakes
According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, Officer Kyle Wilson initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on Lakeway Dr. for a violation late Friday night. Consent to search the vehicle was granted. Officers […]
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Susanna C. Burkett, 77, of Russell Springs

July 4, 2021 Sean Hammond
Susanna C. Burkett, 77, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Friday, July 2nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY Susanna was born in Russell Springs, KY on August 25, 1943, a daughter of the […]
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Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, age 60, of Russell Springs

July 4, 2021 Sean Hammond
Mindy Roxanne Ford-Curry, age 60, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on January 10, 1961, she was daughter of the late […]
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James Jackson Bolin, age 82, of Russell Springs

July 4, 2021 Sean Hammond
James Jackson Bolin, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 02 2021 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, May 24 1939, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son of: […]
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Michael Thomas Pierce, age 29, of Russell Springs

July 2, 2021 Sean Hammond
Michael Thomas Pierce, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was 29 years of age. Born on January 23, 1992, in Louisville, he was the only child of […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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