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Month: July 2021

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Jabez students will attend Salem Elementary

July 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
With the creation of the new Eli exit on the Cumberland Parkway, Russell County Schools made an adjustment to its attendance zones where Jabez students will begin attending Salem Elementary instead of Russell Springs Elementary. […]
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Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year

July 20, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the plan is for no masks in the classroom when school starts next month. Right now, mask wearing by unvaccinated staff and students in schools is recommended, but […]
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Bryce Bailey to take over as RCMS Football Coach

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Middle School has a new head football coach. Bryce Bailey will take over the middle school program after being an assistant coach for the program following the resignation of former coach Keith Ellis. […]
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Sheriff’s office working on plans to put SRO at Jamestown Elementary

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is actively working to place a school resource officer at Jamestown Elementary School. Jamestown is the only school within the district that currently does not have a school resource officer, […]
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Russell County Schools to provide basic school supplies for students

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County School District will provide basic school supplies for students this upcoming school year, like they did last year, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford made the announcement during Monday’s Board of Education […]
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Jamestown Elementary SBDM to meet Tuesday

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Elementary School School-Based Decision Making Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference room at Jamestown Elementary School. Full agenda below: JAMESTOWN […]
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Vaccine clinic to be held on Friday

July 19, 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 on Friday. The clinic will be from noon until 5 p.m. and the Pfizer […]
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Russell County Board of Education to meet Monday

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The board is expected to discuss providing school supplies for students next school year, along with a paving project at Russell County […]
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Gossage reflects on time at RCHS

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Darren Gossage views his time at Russell County High School as a labor of love. The Russell County High School principal will be wrapping up a 28-year career in education at the end of this […]
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K9 Jolly already paying dividends for RSPD

July 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department has a new member. This one looks a little different than the others though. Meet K9 Jolly. Jolly is a nearly two-year-old Malinois who is handled by Russell Springs Police […]
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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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