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Average gas prices down locally over last couple weeks

October 27, 2022 Zac Oakes
The average price of gas in Russell County has gone down over the last couple weeks. About two weeks ago, the average price of gas in Russell County sat at $3.46. The average price in […]
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LCADD requesting feedback on economic development strategy plan

October 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Area Development District is requesting public review and comment on the draft for the 2022-27 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan, which can be found online at lcadd.com. The CEDS for the area […]
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Early voting now just a week away

October 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
Early in-person voting for the November general election begins one week from today. Early voting will take place November 3, 4, and 5 at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
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Community blood drive today at SKRECC

October 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Community Blood Drive takes place today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last and be entered […]
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Scholarship applicants needed for 2023 Ag Athletes of the Year

October 27, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County High School student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. To qualify, student-athletes must be […]
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Obituaries

Robert Andrew Osborne, age 36, of Russell Springs

October 26, 2022 Sean Hammond
Robert Andrew “Bobby” Osborne, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  He was 36 years of age. Bobby was born February 3, 1986, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  He worked in landscaping and […]
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Lady Lakers lose heartbreaker in region tournament

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County and Allen County-Scottsville went down to the wire last night in a 4th Region Tournament matchup, but it was the Lady Patriots coming out on top in five sets by a score of […]
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Womack named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County’s Faith Womack was named 4th Region Volleyball Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Womack, in her fourth year at the helm of the Russell County program, led the Lady Lakers to one of […]
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Cain sentenced on manslaughter, other charges

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was officially sentenced in Russell Circuit Court on Tuesday on manslaughter and other charges dating back to an incident more than two years ago. Haiden Cain, who was originally facing a […]
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RCMS Football falls in conference championship

October 26, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football team fell in the conference championship game to Campbellsville Tuesday night. The Lakers fell to the Eagles by a score of 20-0. The middle school Lakers finish the season […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • 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.

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