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Commodities to be distributed Thursday

April 6, 2022 Derek Aaron
Tomorrow, Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be providing commodities at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church located at 392 […]
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General Assembly to reconvene on April 13-14

April 6, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky General Assembly is in the midst of its 10-day veto recess after passing a state budget and several other prominent bills last week on items such as tax reform, charter schools, abortion, gambling, […]
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Death investigation underway in Somerset after juvenile reportedly shoots man assaulting woman

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
A death investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County, according to law enforcement. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call Monday night on Poplar Estates Road between Somerset and Science […]
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Herbert “Louie” Harris, age 65, of Russell Springs

April 5, 2022 Sean Hammond
Herbert Lewis “Louie” Harris, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 65 years of age. Born on November 14, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on auto theft charge

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man has been arrested for allegedly stealing an automobile. Matthew Dugger, age 32, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with theft of an automobile under $10,000. Dugger was arrested by Deputy Nathan […]
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New details emerge about missing Wayne County inmate

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
New details have emerged about a Wayne County inmate that was reported missing last week, and is still missing. According to a release from the Wayne County jail, Jailer Ronnie Ellis reported the inmate, Joseph […]
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House budget includes FEMA match funds for storm shelter at 4-H camp

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
The budget bill that passed through the Kentucky Legislature includes funds that would provide a storm shelter at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in Jabez. The bill includes $1 million in fiscal year 2o22-2023 to […]
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Laker Baseball caps off impressive stint in Myrtle Beach

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team capped off an impressive run in Myrtle Beach yesterday with a 9-2 win over Nicholas County. Aidan Antle drove in two runs for the Lakers, and Nathan Lawson, Issac Roy, Nick […]
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Reynolds and Wells lead Lady Lakers to two wins on Monday

April 5, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team won both matchups on Monday in Myrtle Beach. In the first game of the day, the Lady Lakers knocked off North Bullitt 4-2 behind a big performance from […]
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American Woodmark’s Monticello plant avoids major damage after Monday fire

April 5, 2022 Derek Aaron
The American Woodmark Monticello Plant on Hwy. 90 in neighboring Wayne County received a scare on Monday morning. Shortly before 9:30 eastern time a fire broke out at the plant’s dust silo, according to WKYM […]
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  • 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.

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    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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