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Cattle disease in Kentucky linked to ticks

August 16, 2022 Zac Oakes
A disease affecting cattle in Kentucky is reportedly linked to ticks in the area. Two cases of a new potentially dangerous disease in cattle has been detected in Fleming and nearby Hart county, according to […]
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Chamber of commerce meeting today

August 16, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their regular monthly meeting today at noon at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown State Farm Insurance Agent Lindsey Wilson Gosser will be today’s featured […]
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School pickup times changing this year

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
As reported multiple times leading up to the upcoming school year, the Russell County School District has adopted a new policy affecting student pick-up times at each school. Vehicles will not be permitted to enter […]
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Laker, Lady Laker Golf in competition over the weekend

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
Both the Laker and Lady Laker golf teams were in action over the weekend. The Laker golf team was on the road at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in the LaRue County Invitational on […]
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RCHS soccer takes on district foe Monroe County tonight

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker soccer teams will be in district play tonight as they take on Monroe County. The Lady Lakers will play at 5:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at […]
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RCMS Football team wins in OT in season opener

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football team won in overtime in their season opener on Saturday. The Lakers defeated Bardstown Middle School in the first annual Marlon Hoskins Memorial Kickoff by a score of 8-6 […]
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School Board to meet this evening

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is expected to discuss […]
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Burnside man arrested locally by KSP

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Burnside man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police on Sunday. Richard Brandon Cade, age 44, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating on a suspended license. […]
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RCSO arrests Lincoln Co. man on numerous charges

August 15, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Stanford man was arrested Saturday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on a host of charges that included drugs, wanton endangerment, and traffic violations, according to jail records. Anthony Drury, age 38, was […]
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Couple arrested on drug charges

August 15, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department arrested a Greensburg man Sunday evening on drug charges. Zachary Dixon, age 40, was arrested and charged with trafficking in more than two grams of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • 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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