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Russell County Primary voting plan released

March 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
The voting plan for the May primary in Russell County has been approved by the state board of elections. There will be three days of early voting in Russell County, which will take place Thursday […]
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Wayne County man arrested on federal drug charges

March 3, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Wayne County man was indicted in U.S. District Court on federal drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. According to Z93 in Monticello, multiple law enforcement agencies […]
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Build-Ready Pad in RS focus of trip to Frankfort for local officials

March 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
Several local officials and representatives from the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, including LCADD Executive Director Waylon Wright, made the trip to Frankfort this week to vie for potential economic development funding for the area. […]
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Russell Springs man arrested by KSP

March 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Wednesday evening on a couple of charges, according to jail records. Kevin Hall, 43, was charged with disorderly conduct, second degree, and with alcohol […]
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Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed

March 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
A hate crimes bill that will enhance victim protection has been proposed in Frankfort. Keith West has more on the legislation for WJRS NEWS… A Senate Resolution in support of Ukrainian sovereignty was also adopted […]
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Hospital board to hold special-called meeting today

March 3, 2022 Derek Aaron
A special-called meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will be held today at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband Board Room in Jamestown. The lone item on the agenda is an executive […]
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OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky

March 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports […]
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Avery Corbin Smith, age 79, of Russell Springs

March 2, 2022 Sean Hammond
Avery Corbin Smith, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, March 01 2022 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, August 29 1942, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son of: […]
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Redistricting in county fiscal court races delayed

March 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
A bill that would postpone redistricting for county fiscal court races until next year was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear. State law mandates fiscal courts to reapportion their districts for the election in […]
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Read Across Russell County planned for later this month

March 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
Read Across Russell County will be taking place later this month. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County Public Library are planning to host the event on March 29, with face painting, photo […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Green County

    Russell County vs Green County from Friday, September 25th

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • 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.

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