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KSP arrests Russell Springs woman on assault, DUI

August 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police arrested a Russell Springs woman Monday evening. Jeanine Roy, age 50, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with assault fourth degree minor injury, operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]

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Charles Roy Grider, age 84, of Jamestown

August 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Charles Roy Grider, 84, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, August28th, at his residence. Charles was born in Jamestown, KY on June 19, 1937, a son of the late Eunice (Dunbar) and Vernon Cyrus Grider. […]

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Marie Kelly George, age 83, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Marie Kelly George, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Russell County Hospital.  She was 83 years of age. Born on September 4, 1937, in Adair County, she was a daughter […]

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Mt. Olive Solar Farm public hearing postponed again

August 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has again postponed the public hearing for the Mt. Olive Creek Solar project. The public hearing was set to be Tuesday, Aug. 31, but has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. […]

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Laker Golf team had strong showings last weekend

August 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team had a busy, but successful weekend this past weekend. The varsity team competed in two invitationals over the weekend, playing Saturday in the Franklin Simpson shootout at Franklin Country Club. Junior […]

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KSP releases more details on Sunday arrest

August 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

On August 29th, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Trooper Austin Cornett was conducting a traffic safety check on Highway 80 and Owenstown School Road when he came in contact with 49-year-old Daniel Nelson of Russell Springs. […]

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RC Schools going virtual rest of the week

August 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be going virtual the rest of the week using NTI days through Friday, Sept. 3. Superintendent Michael Ford said too many school staff are out sick and the district has a […]

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Argle Coffee Meeks, age 85, of Windsor

August 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Argle Coffee Meeks, age 85, of Windsor, KY passed away Thursday, August 26 2021 at Casey County Hospital. He was born on Monday, January 13 1936, in Liberty, Ky. He was the son of: Mother […]

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Remnants of Ida to bring Heavy Rainfall to the Area

August 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Monday morning, everyone! Hurricane Ida made landfall yesterday as powerful Category 4 in Louisiana. This morning, Ida has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and will more than likely drop to a Tropical Depression […]

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Casey County schools to use NTI days this week

August 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Casey County Schools are among multiple school districts that have either closed completely or are utilizing NTI (non-traditional instruction) days with significant increases in COVID-19 cases occurring. Casey County will use NTI days this week […]

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • ATR 1-27

    Derek and Tony are joined by a local business owner who has an exciting announcement about a new business venture coming to Russell County. 

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    Russell County Lady Lakers vs Casey County from Thursday, January 26th. 

  • Lakers and Lady Lakers vs Cumberland County

    Russell County girl/boy doubleheader against Cumberland County from Saturday 1-21. 

  • All Things Russell 1-20

    Tony and Derek talk to a couple of school board members as part of school board appreciation month, and later on Coach Lucas Ford talks about realignment for the Laker football program. 

  • Kevin Williams Announces Next Benefit Concert

    Kevin Willams stops by the studio to announce the date for his next "Kevin's Kids" Concert here in Russell County. 

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