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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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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