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Russell County resident among KSP Telecommunications graduates

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced that 16 telecommunicators representing 11 posts located throughout the commonwealth have graduated KSP’s in-house telecommunications academy. The Post 15 graduates of the 18th KSP Telecommunications Academy […]

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New ID requirements for unemployment claims starts this week

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – In an effort to mitigate fraud and allow state unemployment officials to focus on assisting Kentuckians with legitimate claims, the Office of Unemployment Insurance will require all claimants to meet a new […]

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Russell County Marching Band finishes fourth at state competition

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Marching Band finished fourth in the state competition on Saturday. The band competed at semifinals at Boyle County High School Saturday afternoon, and their performance earned them a spot in […]

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Russell County has 34 active COVID cases

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Of today’s 96 reported cases, 80 (83%) were unvaccinated and 17 of today’s cases (18%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

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Breeding man arrested by RSPD

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Breeding man was arrested by Russell Springs Police Sunday. According to jail records, Mandel Denton, age 21, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of an amphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]

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Tyla Bailey named 3rd Region Coach of the Year

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Fresh off a 3rd Region Championship, Russell County alumnus and Daviess County High School Volleyball Coach Tyla Bailey was named 3rd Region Coach of the Year. The award was presented by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches […]

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Laker Football finishes regular season 2-8; will travel to Allen County for playoff matchup

October 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team fell 44-14 against the LaRue County Hawks in the regular season finale Friday night, finishing the regular season with a final record of 2-8. The Lakers now prepare for […]

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Obituaries

Alma Ovelene Bernard, age 91, of Russell Springs

October 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Alma Ovelene Bernard, age 91, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, October 27 2021. She was born on Friday, April 04 1930, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Etta […]

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Laker Football team to play in regular season finale tonight at home

October 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will take the field for its regular season finale on senior night tonight at Finley Field. The Lakers host the LaRue County Hawks with kickoff beginning at 6:30 p.m. […]

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2 new cases of COVID in Russell County Thursday

October 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Of today’s 88 reported cases, 81 (92%) were unvaccinated and 31 of today’s cases (35%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved […]

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Obituaries

  • Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown
    August 8, 2022
  • Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
    August 5, 2022

Recent Podcasts

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  • Laker Baseball Alumni Holding Fundraiser for Eastern Kentucky

    Laker Baseball Head Coach David Rexroat talks about a fundraiser hosted by the Laker Baseball Alumni. The fundraiser is a Burger lunch happening on Wednesday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at French Valley Farms across from Minit Mart in Jamestown. All proceeds will go to flood victims in eastern Kentucky.  

  • All Things Russell 7-22

    Jeff Hoover and Tony Kerr go over the history of grocery stores in Russell County. 

  • ATR 7-15

    Jeff and Tony talk with State Representative Josh Branscum. Branscum discusses the recent laws that went into effect from this year's Legislative Session. 

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