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Eubank man arrested locally on multiple charges

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Eubank man was arrested locally on a number of charges early Monday morning. Ronald Rose, 42, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance second offense, […]
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Russell Springs man passes away in Casey County accident

April 12, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was pronounced deceased following an accident in Casey County Monday evening. According to Kentucky State Police, Tom McClendon, age 63, was pronounced deceased by the Casey County Coroner following a two-vehicle […]
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Corps of Engineers holds workshop at LCSP

April 12, 2022 Derek Aaron
Last week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Lake Cumberland hosted an environmental stewardship workshop at Lake Cumberland State Park that included participants from both the Corps’ Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, North […]
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Irvin D. Lawless, age 80, of Jamestown

April 11, 2022 Sean Hammond
Irvin D. Lawless, 80, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, April 9th, at his residence.Irvin was born in Jamestown, KY on March 1, 1942, a son of the late Rosie N. (Antle) and Clyde Lawless.He […]
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About 5 weeks remaining until Primary Election

April 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
About five weeks remain until the May Primary Election in Russell County. Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three polling places will be open […]
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Fiscal Court to honor late H.M. Bottom at meeting

April 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 5 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is expected to have a special presentation in which […]
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Multiple Chances of Severe Weather this Week

April 11, 2022 Sean Hammond
The first three days of the week look be active as severe weather will be possible each day. Let’s get started with the severe weather threat for today… The Storm Prediction Center has a level […]
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RCHS Baseball, Softball teams on the road tonight

April 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams will play on the road tonight. The Laker Baseball team will travel to Wayne County to take on the Cardinals with first pitch scheduled for […]
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Russell Springs man arrested by KSP

April 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on Friday. Michael C. Chumbley, age 28, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to wear a seat belt, […]
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Jamestown woman arrested by KSP Friday night

April 11, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested by Kentucky State Police late Friday night on multiple charges. Georgianna Richardson, age 66, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance first degree, operating a motor vehicle […]
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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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