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RCH community lab draws continue this week

August 8, 2022 Zac Oakes
The community lab draws hosted by Russell County Hospital will continue this week. The lab draws are each morning from 7-9 a.m. at Russell Springs Elementary and go by the first letter of your last […]
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Fiscal Court to meet today

August 8, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is expected to discuss the 911 […]
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SCC Russell Center to hold informational event Tuesday

August 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Somerset Community College Russell Center is holding an informational event on campus Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. where new students, returning students,  and those still thinking about enrolling can learn college study […]
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Death toll at 37 in EKY flooding; Biden to survey area today

August 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
In his latest report, Gov. Andy Beshear updated the continuing stabilization efforts following the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, announcing that the latest death toll stands at 37 in five counties. Those include eight in […]
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Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown

August 8, 2022 Sean Hammond
Jackie Lawless, 76, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, August 6th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY.Jackie was born in Louisville, KY on January 31, 1946, a daughter of the late Wilma (Jackson) and […]
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Lake Cumberland Cleanup is next month

August 7, 2022 Derek Aaron
The date for next month’s Lake Cumberland Cleanup has been announced by PRIDE and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The date of this year’s cleanup will be Saturday, September 24th, from 8 a.m. until […]
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Whitesburg radio station reacts to EKY flooding

August 7, 2022 Derek Aaron
Whitesburg in Letcher County in eastern Kentucky was another one of the hard hit communities by flooding in late July with at least three confirmed deaths as of last report. WJRS NEWS talked with Beth […]
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Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
Otis Dutton, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 90 years of age. Born on September 1, 1931, in Russell Springs, he was the only child of […]
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Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
Terry Bea Morris, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  She was 60 years of age. Terry was born May 10, 1962, in Cincinnati, a twin daughter born to the late Jerry […]
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Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
Carol Ann Powell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Summit Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, in Columbia.  She was 71 years of age. Carol was born December 16, 1950, in […]
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    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

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    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.

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    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.

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