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Month: July 2021

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10U Cal Ripken team wins opening round of super regional

July 23, 2021 Zac Oakes
The 10U Cal Ripken team won the first round of the Ohio Valley Super Regional 10-6 over Indiana. The game was played at Shilito Park in Lexington. Winning pitcher was Evan Webber. Keaton Garner was […]
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Russell Springs man arrested early Friday morning

July 23, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested early Friday morning by Russell Springs Police. Michael R. Ellison, age 39, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing third degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a […]
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Adam Dyson, age 35, of Jamestown

July 23, 2021 Sean Hammond
Adam Dyson, 35, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 20th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Adam was born in Somerset, KY on December 13, 1985, a son of Karen (Kempf) and John M. […]
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Marshall E. Williams, age 83, of Jamestown

July 23, 2021 Sean Hammond
Marshall M. Williams, 83, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 20th, in Jamestown, KY Marshall was born in Jamestown, KY on November 21, 1937, a son of the late Jaovel (Clayton) and Morris  Williams. […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested by Fish and Wildlife

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Thursday evening. Kandy A. Popplewell, age 43, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested by Officer Wayne […]
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Dunnville man arrested on drugs, wanton endangerment charge

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Dunnville man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Thursday evening for drug possession and wanton endangerment of a police officer. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said deputies Josh Phipps, Corey Meyer, and […]
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COVID vaccine clinic is today

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Cumberland Family Medical and the Healthy Kids Clinic will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those ages 12 and up today. The clinic will be from noon until 5 p.m. and the Pfizer vaccine […]
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Additional financial aid available for Lindsey Wilson students

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
COLUMBIA, KY. — Students enrolled at Lindsey Wilson College for the fall 2021 semester may qualify for additional financial aid. LWC dependent students whose parents’ adjusted gross income on their 2020 federal tax return is […]
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Jamestown, Russell Springs receive federal funds

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
The city governments of Jamestown and Russell Springs are receiving federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. The City of Jamestown will receive a total of $463,795.58 and the City of Russell Springs will receive […]
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School district seeking input on use of stimulus funds

July 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the Russell County School District is seeking information from stakeholders on the use of stimulus funds as part of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Specifically, […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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