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Arrest made Wednesday in Russell Springs pickup theft

March 30, 2023 Derek Aaron
An arrest was made early Wednesday in the alleged theft of a Dodge pickup truck earlier this week in Russell Springs. According to police, at around 4:30 yesterday morning, 23-year-old Sarha Harris of Russell Springs […]
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Free Trash Disposal Day coming in April

March 30, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Fiscal Court and Morgan Sanitation have announced a Free Trash Disposal Day coming up on Tuesday, April 18th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Russell County Landfill. The trash disposal […]
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Blood drive today at SKRECC

March 30, 2023 Derek Aaron
Today is the monthly Russell County Community Blood Drive at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room in Jamestown. The blood drive takes place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Donors will be entered to win […]
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Kevin Lee Cook, age 59, of Russell Springs

March 29, 2023 Sean Hammond
Kevin Lee Cook of Russell Springs KY passed from this life March 28, 2023, at UK Hospital. He Was born on January 27,1964 (59 years old) Kevin was a well-known marine technician since the early […]
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Arrest Made in Pickup Truck Theft

March 29, 2023 Derek Aaron
An arrest has been made in the alleged theft of a Dodge pickup truck earlier this week in Russell Springs. According to reports, at around 4:30 this morning, 23-year-old Sarha Harris of Russell Springs was […]
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Severe Weather Threat Late Friday into Early Saturday

March 29, 2023 Sean Hammond
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire Lake Cumberland Area in a Level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather. The main threat will be damaging winds, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. […]
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Russell Springs woman indicted on arson charge; man indicted on drug and gun charges

March 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was indicted on an arson charge stemming from a fire in June 2019. A Russell County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany Cox on a single charge of arson 2nd degree yesterday […]
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Lady Lakers outlast Monroe County in 16th District softball showdown

March 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated the Monroe County Lady Falcons in a 16th District softball showdown at the Kay Morris Softball Complex last night. The Lady Lakers came out on top 13-12 to pick […]
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RCMS Softball splits road matchup at Wayne County

March 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Softball teams split a series on the road at Wayne County last night. In the A game, the Lady Lakers fell by a score of 11-8. Camdin Cooper led Russell […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Metcalfe County

March 29, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball teams defeated Metcalfe County last night. In the A game, the Lakers came out on top 7-1. Nathan Neeley drove in a pair of runs for the Lakers, […]
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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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