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School board approves raises for instructional assistants, facing $860K loss of SEEK funds

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education tackled the annual salary schedule at last night’s meeting with the board unanimously approving raises for instructional aides. The board approved raises for instructional assistants with 15 years of […]

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McFall advances to Round of 16 in state tennis tournament

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

Lucas McFall has advanced to the Round of 16 in the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament. McFall defeated Simon Walz from Taylor County yesterday in the Round of 32 to secure his spot in the next […]

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Warning signage apparently stolen in area where teen drowned

May 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Following the Friday night drowning of a Pulaski County teen who was a passenger in a car that inadvertently drove into Lake Cumberland where Clifty Creek Road meets the water, questions have come about regarding […]

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Eli Volunteer Fire Department receives grant for new equipment

May 31, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has some new equipment courtesy of a grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The new equipment includes a cutting tool used in rescue operations, an AED device, and a multi-gas […]

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Still time to sign youth up for upcoming Calipari Camp at RCHS

May 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Time is running out for local youth to sign up for the Russell County stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari’s satellite camp tour. The camp will take place this coming Saturday, […]

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Last day to vote for Lake Cumberland as KY Living’s ‘Best Water Tourism Spot’

May 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Today is the final day to vote for Lake Cumberland as Kentucky’s “Best Water Tourism Spot” as part of Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River […]

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Minimum size limits for smallmouth bass changed in Cumberland River, others

May 31, 2023 Derek Aaron

Anglers are reminded to check the 2023-24 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide before wetting a line this season.​​ A new 15-inch minimum size limit for smallmouth bass in the upper reaches of the Cumberland, Barren, […]

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McFall set to begin play in state tennis tournament today

May 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School senior Lucas McFall is set to begin play in the state tennis tournament today at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville. McFall is set to be in action this morning at […]

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York named Cumberland Region Foster Parent of the Year

May 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Sharon York has been named Foster Parent of the Year by the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services for the Cumberland Service Region. The department recognizes foster parents from each of its 9 […]

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Russell Springs City Pool open for the summer

May 30, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park is open for the summer. The pool opened over the holiday weekend to the public. Daily entry is $5 per person with children […]

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Obituaries

  • Velma “Veb” Arthur, age 96, of Russell Springs
    September 25, 2023
  • Loureda “Lou” Wilson Roy of the Gosser Ridge Community
    September 25, 2023
  • Alan Gregory Polston, age 37, of Russell Springs
    September 25, 2023
  • Zorah Eudell Johnson Wilson, age 96, of Russell Springs
    September 24, 2023
  • Limmy McGowan, age 63, of Jamestown
    September 6, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs East Jessamine

    Russell County vs East Jessamine from Friday, September 22nd

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    Russell County Chamber of Commerce President Lindsey Wilson Gosser stops by to promote the annual golf scramble.

  • Lakers vs Lincoln County

    Russell County Lakers vs Lincoln County from Friday, September 15th

  • All Things Russell 9-15

    Tony Kerr talks with Donnie Wilkerson and Superintendent Michael Ford.

  • Coach Lucas Ford Show 9-14

    Coach Ford along with players and staff recap the Casey County game and look forward to Homecoming against Lincoln County.

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