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Electric vehicle charging stations could be coming to Russell County

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County could soon be home to charging stations for electric vehicles. A proposed deal would place electric vehicle charging stations at the Russell County Tourism Office. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to […]
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RCHS student Wall receives Carol Barr scholarship

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School senior Ashten Wall is one of three recipients of the Carol Barr Memorial Scholarship. Wall is the daughter of Sherri and Jeron Wall, and is the first Russell County resident to […]
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One week until Election Day

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
One week remains until Election Day for the Primary Election in Kentucky. Election Day for this year’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. As usual, polls will be open next Tuesday from 6 […]
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McClure graduates from WKU’s Gatton Academy

May 9, 2023 Derek Aaron
Holly Grace McClure of Russell County High School was one of 90 students that graduated from the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Bowling Green over the weekend. Established in 2007, the Gatton Academy is […]
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Roy, Skaggs named CKMSAC Players of the Year

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Softball and Baseball Players of the Year are both from Russell County. Russell County’s Madelyn Roy was named the conference softball player of the year, while Jace Skaggs […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer takes down Wayne Co in district opener

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team took down Wayne County in the opening round of the district tournament last night. The Lady Lakers won 4-0 as Bella Blakey led Russell County with […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Southern Middle School

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball team picked up a win over Southern Middle School last night, winning 4-0. The Lakers were led by a strong pitching effort by Tate Reynolds, who pitched a one-hit […]
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State park warns about bear sighting

May 9, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland State Park is warning visitors about a bear sighting on a hiking trail. According to the park’s Facebook page, a bear was spotted on the Baugh Branch trail at the park. The […]
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Kentucky Gives Day is today

May 9, 2023 Derek Aaron
Today is the 11th annual Kentucky Gives Day. The 24-hour online giving campaign provides the 268 participating charities the opportunity to raise as much money as possible from through 10:59 p.m. central time tonight, all […]
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Carla Lea Gadberry Thomas, age 59, of Russell Springs

May 8, 2023 Sean Hammond
Carla Lea Gadberry Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset. She was 59 years of age. Born January 12, 1964, in Decatur, Illinois, she was […]
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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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