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Russell Springs moving forward with fire department project

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is continuing to move forward with its phased approach to improvements at the city’s fire department facilities. Most recently, that included tearing down the old city hall building. Mayor Eddie […]
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Rogers named Kentucky SRO Association Rookie of the Year

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer Jamie Rogers has been named the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers Rookie of the Year. Rogers, a 24-year law enforcement veteran, is in his first full year as the […]
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Chamber meeting today at noon

May 16, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon for their regular monthly meeting at the Lake Cumberland Area Development District in Russell Springs. Jeric DeVore, the ADD’s deputy executive director, is scheduled to […]
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Slight increase in Republican voter registration ahead of primary

May 16, 2023 Derek Aaron
There was an increase in Republican voter registration in early April, prior to the voter rolls closing for today’s primary election for governor and other statewide constitutional offices. According to figures from the secretary of […]
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Obituaries

Myrtle E. Rexroat, age 91, of Russell Springs

May 15, 2023 Sean Hammond
Myrtle E. Rexroat, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 13th, at her home.Myrtle was born in Liberty, KY on January 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Sarah Alice (Napier) and Erad  Snow. […]
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Thomas Scott Evert, age 66, of Columbia

May 15, 2023 Sean Hammond
Thomas Scott Evert, 66, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Sr. and Thomasine Heathcoat Evert. […]
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RCHS Baseball, softball prepare for district tournaments

May 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams are preparing for district tournaments this week. The Lady Lakers picked up a win in their last regular season game on Friday, defeating Adair County […]
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Russell Springs Council hears first reading of yard sale/flea market ordinance

May 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
Flea markets and yard sales were the topic of the first reading of an ordinance heard by the Russell Springs City Council last week. The ordinance, as it is written now, would limit yard sales […]
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Primary Election Day is tomorrow

May 15, 2023 Derek Aaron
After three days of early voting for the Primary Election, there is no early voting today. Tomorrow is Election Day across the state, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. There […]
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Pulaski Circuit Clerk facing possible removal from office

May 15, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk is facing possible removal from office. Circuit Clerk J.S. Flynn was placed on paid administrative leave last year and has been subject to a hearing by the Kentucky Supreme Court […]
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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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