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COVID cases rise slightly this week

January 5, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, a slight increase from last week’s total of 11. The numbers were delayed this week due to the New […]

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Commodities distributed today

January 5, 2023 Derek Aaron

The monthly commodity distribution happens today. Commodities will be at the First Baptist Church in Russell Springs beginning at 11 a.m. until all have been distributed. For more information, please contact the judge-executive’s office at […]

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Obituaries

Ceola Kathleen Hill, age 82, of Jamestown

January 4, 2023 Sean Hammond

Ceola Kathleen Hill, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home.  She was 82 years of age. Ceola was born April 20, 1940, in Adair County, daughter of the late Elza and […]

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Wanda Mae Wethington, age 75, of Russell Springs

January 4, 2023 Sean Hammond

Wanda Mae Wethington, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.  She was 75 years of age. Wanda was born August 1, 1947, in Jamestown, daughter of the late Oves Cardell and Elizabeth Ballenger […]

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Several Russell Springs boil water advisories lifted

January 4, 2023 Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs announced on Wednesday afternoon that the boil water advisories in the following areas have been lifted: Eli Area Highway 1611 and Highway 1383 Steve Drive in Russell Springs Pinetop Road […]

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Boil water advisory issued for Dickerson Ridge

January 4, 2023 Derek Aaron

A boil water advisory has been issued by the city of Russell Springs on Dickerson Ridge off Hwy 127 due to a water main break. This boil water advisory will be in effect until further […]

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Obituaries

Brenda Sue Ballenger Stephenson, age 79, Formerly of Russell County

January 4, 2023 Sean Hammond

Brenda Sue (Ballenger) Stephenson, 79 of Franklin, IN and Lubbock, TX passed away on Monday December 26, 2022, at Hospice of Wichita Falls in Wichita Falls, TX. She was born June 16, 1943, in Fremont, […]

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Local Sports

Monroe County sweeps Russell County in district doubleheader

January 4, 2023 Zac Oakes

Monroe County swept Russell County in a district doubleheader at Laker Gym Tuesday night. The Lady Falcons defeated the Lady Lakers 49-44, as Russell County falls to 3-10 and 0-3 in district play. The Lakers […]

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RCMS Basketball takes 2 of 3 against Meece Middle, Abrell named Homecoming Queen

January 4, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Meece Middle School on Tuesday. The 8th grade won 49-26 and the 6th grade team won 28-22. The 7th grade team fell […]

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Marcum appoints new emergency management director in first meeting

January 4, 2023 Zac Oakes

At the first fiscal court meeting of the new year, new Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum made a change to the county’s emergency management director position. Michael “Toe Joe” Bray will take over as […]

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Obituaries

  • Kristinea Wilson, age 61, of Russell Springs
    January 26, 2023
  • Catherine Helen Darnell, age 92, of Columbia
    January 26, 2023
  • Carolyn Sue Bernard Landers, age 85, formerly of Russell Springs
    January 23, 2023
  • Royce Ray McQueary, age 78 of Russell Springs
    January 18, 2023
  • Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, of Windsor
    January 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • ATR 1-27

    Derek and Tony are joined by a local business owner who has an exciting announcement about a new business venture coming to Russell County. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Casey County

    Russell County Lady Lakers vs Casey County from Thursday, January 26th. 

  • Lakers and Lady Lakers vs Cumberland County

    Russell County girl/boy doubleheader against Cumberland County from Saturday 1-21. 

  • All Things Russell 1-20

    Tony and Derek talk to a couple of school board members as part of school board appreciation month, and later on Coach Lucas Ford talks about realignment for the Laker football program. 

  • Kevin Williams Announces Next Benefit Concert

    Kevin Willams stops by the studio to announce the date for his next "Kevin's Kids" Concert here in Russell County. 

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