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New order encourages masks inside judicial centers

August 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 9, 2020 — Today the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order encouraging anyone entering a judicial center, courthouse or other judicial facility to wear a mask in light of the outbreak […]
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Seven new cases of COVID in Russell County on Monday

August 9, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 10.78%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths since our last report. We have experienced a total of 480 deaths resulting in a 1.96% mortality rate (about 1 in […]
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Dolas McElroy, age 83, of Russell Springs

August 9, 2021 Sean Hammond
Dolas McElroy, age 83, passed away Sunday, August 08 2021 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was born on Saturday, January 15 1938, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – Alma Foley […]
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Info on signing up for SCC classes at LCRCWC

August 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
Somerset Community College has partnered with the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center (next to Russell County High School), to offer evening courses there this fall. We’ll be offering courses in Basic Electricity, HVAC […]
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Fiscal Court to meet Monday

August 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse. The county is expected to set the […]
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Columbia man arrested by KSP, lodged in Russell County

August 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Columbia man was arrested by Kentucky State Police Saturday and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Jeremy R. Boutwell, age 24, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested by Trooper Begley […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested for mail theft Saturday evening

August 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested Saturday evening on charges of mail theft and disorderly conduct. Christy Lawless, age 46, was arrested by Russell Springs Police. She is charged with theft of mail matter and […]
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Russell County with 42 active COVID cases

August 8, 2021 Zac Oakes
There were 42 reported cases of COVID-19 in Russell County per the Lake Cumberland District Health Department report this weekend. Nine new cases were reported on Friday. All cases are self-isolated. 131 new cases were […]
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Carolyn Wright, age 71, of Nancy

August 8, 2021 Sean Hammond
Carolyn Wright, age 71, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Carolyn was born on June 16, 1950 in in Pulaski County to the late Clarence “Slick” […]
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Leonard Gaskins, age 72, of Russell Springs

August 6, 2021 Sean Hammond
Leonard Gaskins, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, August 5th, at his residence. Leonard was born in Somerset, KY on August 2, 1949, a son of the late Helen  (Williams) and Charles Dee […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • 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.

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