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Month: August 2021

Obituaries

Joyce Douglas, age 80, of Campbellsville

August 6, 2021 Sean Hammond
Joyce Douglas, age 80, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Wednesday, August 04 2021 at Norton Hospital, Louisville. She was born on Wednesday, March 05 1941, in Greencastle, WV. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]
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Russell County Rescue Squad receives more than $20,000 in grant

August 6, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County, Kentucky – First responders nationwide are often the first to experience the effects of a crisis. As communities gradually recover from the pandemic, additional safety protocols and equipment needs have created new challenges […]
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Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

August 6, 2021 Zac Oakes
Frankfort, KY. (08/06/2021) – On Wednesday, 07/28/2021, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky. Law Enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, […]
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Creelsboro Festival returning in September

August 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Creelsboro Festival will return for a second year next month with the festival scheduled for Sept. 25. The festival plans to include music, food, vendors, and educational information about the history of the Creelsboro […]
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Greg Lundy to be new RCHS Boys Basketball coach

August 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School has a new boys basketball coach. Greg Lundy will take over the reigns of the Laker Basketball program following the resignation of Billy Carson this summer. Lundy has been an assistant […]
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One new case of COVID in Russell County on Thursday

August 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 57.00 1.00 56.00 2,008.00 56.00 2,121.00 1,104.57 13.00 13.00 2. Casey 52.00 2.00 50.00 1,536.00 42.00 1,630.00 1,008.73 […]
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Roger Bertram, age 69, of Monticello

August 5, 2021 Sean Hammond
Roger Bertram, 69, of Monticello, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY Roger was born in Monticello, KY on October 6, 1951, a son of the late Grace Ann […]
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KSP Post 15 activity report for July

August 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
During the month of July 2021, there were 21 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, […]
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Russell Springs man arrested Wednesday evening

August 4, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested Wednesday evening by Russell Springs Police. Bailey Sullivan, age 21, was arrested and charged with obstructed vision or windshield, license plate not legible, operating on a suspended or revoked […]
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Monticello man arrested by RCSO on multiple charges

August 4, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Monticello man was arrested after the Russell County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop at the Cumberland Lodge in Russell Springs Wednesday night. Deputy Corey Meyer arrested Brandon Bratcher, age 27, and charged him […]
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  • 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.

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  • 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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