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Russell Springs woman arrested on drug charge Monday

August 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on a drug-related charge by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Monday evening, according to jail records. Felecia Nicole Bunch, age 33, was arrested for possession of a controlled […]
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KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

August 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will […]
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2 FFA students participate in leadership program at UK

August 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County FFA Chapter President Bryanna Smith and vice president Abby Wolford recently represented Russell County at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Institute for Future Agriculture Leaders program held at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. […]
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127 Yard Sale begins this week

August 2, 2022 Zac Oakes
The annual 127 Yard Sale begins this week, making its way from Michigan to Alabama with Russell County serving as a mid-way point for the world’s longest yard sale. While the annual yard sale doesn’t […]
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Tourist commission to meet today

August 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Board of Directors will meet today at noon at the tourism office in Russell Springs in a special-called session. The meeting is open to the public. The tourism office is […]
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Obituaries

Jonica Moran, age 64, of Somerset

August 1, 2022 Sean Hammond
Jonica Moran, age 64, of Somerset, KY passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at residence. She was born on Monday, October 28, 1957, in Reading,Ohio. She was the daughter of: Mother – Janna Kelsey Moran, […]
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Laker Golf season underway

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Golf season is underway, as the team competed in two events last week. The team competed in the Somerset Invitational last Friday at Eagles Nest Country Club and shot a team score of […]
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The Tooth Booth a drop-off point for supplies for EKY

August 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
One Russell Springs business has a deep connection with eastern Kentucky and with the devastating floods decimating much of the area last week, Dr. Shana Hughes and her mother, Ramona, from The Tooth Booth, who […]
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Brockman retires from County Clerk job, Glover appointed

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
Sue Popplewell Brockman announced her retirement Monday morning, and Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson appointed County Clerk-Elect Patti Glover as the new county clerk. Glover won a crowded Republican primary in May and is […]
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Russell County yellow in new COVID map; no more green counties

August 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County is in the yellow category on the new COVID-19 community level map as the entire state is now either yellow or red. Russell County’s yellow level indicates a medium level of community spread. […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    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.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • 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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