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School board to discuss athletic facilities today

April 13, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this morning at 9 a.m. The meeting will be in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The agenda includes discussion of possible athletic […]
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Tom R. McClendon, age 63, Russell Springs

April 13, 2022 Sean Hammond
Tom R. McClendon, 63, of Russell Springs, KY passed away suddenly Monday, April 11th, in Liberty KYTom was born in Somerset, KY on December 16, 1958, a son of Shirley (Sheeter) McClendon, of Russell Springs, […]
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National Work Zone Awareness Week underway

April 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Two words to remember when approaching a highway work zone: Slow down. You could save a life, and it might be your own. Kentucky last year recorded 1,247 crashes in construction and maintenance/utility work zones. […]
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Cumberland Co. to receive state funding for bridge work

April 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Following a request for funding, the Cumberland County Fiscal Court is set to receive $25,600 in County Road Aid emergency funds for a bridge replacement project on Dutch Creek Cemetery Road in neighboring Cumberland County, […]
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Board of Education to hold special-called meeting Wednesday

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. The meeting will be in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The agenda includes discussion of possible athletic […]
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Wayne County Rescue saves horse from sinkhole

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
In neighboring Wayne County yesterday, the Wayne County Rescue Squad was called out to assist with a horse that fell into a sinkhole on an area farm. According to the Wayne County Rescue Squad, team […]
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County retires emergency number for late H.M. Bottom

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
In an emotional ceremony during Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, members of the late H.M. Bottom’s family were on hand, along with several emergency personnel from across the county, as Judge […]
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Russell County Baseball, Softball games cancelled for tonight

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball games have been cancelled tonight due to weather. The Lady Laker Softball team is scheduled to be back in action on Thursday. The Laker Baseball team is […]
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County to have 3 polling locations on Election Day

April 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County, with 14,422 registered voters as of mid-March, will have just three polling locations on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 17, including the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, the LEVEE Building by Jamestown Christian […]
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Severe Weather Likely Wednesday

April 12, 2022 Sean Hammond
We are keeping a close watch for the potential of strong to severe storms in the area on Wednesday. I will get to that in a moment, but a low end severe weather threat is […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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