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Safety checkpoints in Russell Springs

April 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell Springs Police Department along with Russell Springs Alcohol Beverage Control Administration will be conducting safety checkpoints on Friday, April 29th at the intersection of East Highway 80 and Owenstown Road, and also Saturday, […]
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KY F&W Commission makes hunter education recommendations

April 28, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission recently recommended removing the requirement that hunters with a valid hunter education certification card carry a physical card while in the field. Kentucky hunting licenses now display hunter education […]
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Free Dump Day is today

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
Free Dump Day is today at the Russell County Landfill. This is for Russell County residents only and will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. If you have white goods, which include refrigerators, […]
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Laker Baseball, Softball get wins at Metcalfe

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Baseball and Softball teams picked up wins in district play at Metcalfe County Tuesday night. The Laker Baseball team won both games of a varsity doubleheader over the Hornets, taking […]
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Hardwick has big day in RCMS win over Northern Pulaski

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
Brylie Jo Hardwick had a big day as the Russell County Middle School Lady Lakers avenged one of their two defeats of the season with an 8-2 win over Northern Pulaski County. In the pitchers […]
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RCMS Baseball takes down Southern Pulaski

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Southern Pulaski by a score of 10-3 Tuesday night to improve to 9-2 on the season. Walker Stephens and Ben Kemp drove in two runs a piece […]
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Monthly blood drive set for Thursday

April 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
On Thursday, the Kentucky Blood Center will be hosting their monthly community blood drive at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 N. Main Street in Jamestown, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. […]
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Hospital board approves nurse incentive pay for additional two weeks

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved a new nurse pay incentive program aimed at helping address the hospital’s nursing shortage. The board approved a plan, which was endorsed by incoming CEO Scott Thompson, […]
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Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday; drop-off point at JPD

April 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.. The local drop-off point is the Jamestown Police Department at 112 North Main St. in Jamestown. The take-back provides […]
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No new COVID cases in Russell County last week

April 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
No new COVID cases were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Around 3,000 cases were reported statewide last week. Neighboring Pulaski County had the most cases in […]
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    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

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