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Jamestown man arrested on multiple charges

July 18, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Jamestown man was arrested Saturday evening on a long list of charges, including assault on a police officer, according to jail records. Jacob Glover, age 31, was arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan […]
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Russell County 10U Baseball finishes top 4 in state

July 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County 10U All Star baseball team’s run ended with a top 4 finish in the state over the weekend. The team took a loss to Breckinridge County on Sunday, ending their run in […]
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School Board to meet this evening

July 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to approve […]
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Phillips named KHSAA Swimming Official of the Year

July 18, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Joseph Phillips has been named the 2021-2022 Swimming Official of the Year by the Kentucky High School Athletics Association. One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their […]
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Office of Highway Safety, police partner in speed awareness campaign

July 18, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state on the ‘Not So Fast, Kentucky’ speed awareness campaign through July 31 to keep Kentuckians safe. “As traffic […]
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Beshear signs bills that promote better health care

July 18, 2022 Derek Aaron
Last Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers and health care advocates in the Capitol Rotunda to ceremonially sign six bills that provide Kentucky families with better access to health care. The bills the Governor […]
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Obituaries

William Kohn, age 70,

July 16, 2022 Sean Hammond
William Kohn, age 70, passed away at his residence in Somerset, KY He was born on Saturday, March 22 1952, in Chicago, IL. He was the son of: Mother – Yvette Belec Kohn, who has […]
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Lana Kay Hale, age 75, of Russell Springs

July 16, 2022 Sean Hammond
  Lana Kay Hale, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, November 20, 1946, in Russell Springs, KY. Kay was the […]
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Russell County now ‘abnormally dry’

July 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
Following rainfall events this past week, Russell County and most of the Lake Cumberland area has moved from moderate drought status to “abnormally dry,” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and the National Weather Service. […]
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Wayne County man still missing

July 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
Wayne County law enforcement officers are continuing to search for a man who has been missing since July 5. 46-year-old Ricky Griffis was reported missing on July 6, and his car and cell phone were […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

  • Community Conversation 9-11

    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

  • Community Conversation 9-10

    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

  • Community Conversation 9-9

    Sean Hammond talks with members of the 606 Jeep Association and Russell Springs about the upcoming Jeeps & Jokers Poker Run. They discuss the five-stop poker run, Jeep Show & Shine, kids’ Power Wheels obstacle course, food trucks, vendors, prizes, and how the event supports Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots. Whether you own a Jeep or just want to enjoy a fun day with the community, everyone is invited!

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