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State officials offer water recreation tips

May 29, 2023 Derek Aaron

With summer nearing, the Kentucky Division of Water and the Kentucky Department for Public Health are offering safety tips to help folks enjoy the rivers, lakes and creeks in which to boat, fish, and swim […]

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Somerset teen passes away following car accident at Clifty Creek

May 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Somerset teenager passed away after a car accident at the Clifty Creek Boat Ramp Friday night. According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, 17-year-old Cameron Powell was pronounced deceased at the scene at around […]

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Clinton, Cumberland counties selected for post-election audit

May 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

Neighboring Clinton and Cumberland counties have been selected for a regular post-election audit by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. After every election, state law requires the Attorney General’s Office to randomly select at least 12 […]

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Taylor County man indicted on federal drug, gun charges

May 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

A man in nearby Taylor County was indicted on federal drug and firearm charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Nicholas Zunker, age 35 of Campbellsville, was indicted after he was caught in November in […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on meth, other charges

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man was arrested Thursday night by Kentucky State Police on possession of meth and other charges, according to jail records. Johnathan Kent Stephens, age 37, was charged with possession of a controlled […]

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Russell County has highest unemployment rate for April in LC area

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

Russell County’s latest unemployment rate, this one for the month of April, is the highest in the 10-county Lake Cumberland district and comes in at 4.6 percent, according to newly released data from the Kentucky […]

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Corps expecting big crowds on lake this holiday weekend

May 26, 2023 Derek Aaron

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the unofficial kickoff to summer and boating season begins on Lake Cumberland and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects an influx of crowds on the lake in the […]

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18 local students named to Dean’s List at UK

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Spring 2023 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List were: Colton Carnes Evan Hoover Zachary […]

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Kirkland-Lundy, Trosper qualify for state track meet

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

Two Russell County track athletes have qualified for state competition. Sophomore Byron Kirkland-Lundy qualified to compete in the high jump competition, while senior Clayton Trosper qualified for the 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. […]

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RC Fair begins next weekend

May 26, 2023 Zac Oakes

The annual Russell County Jaycees Fair begins one week from today. Fair festivities begin next Friday night with the beef and horse shows. The fair runs from Friday, June 2 through Saturday, June 10. This […]

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Obituaries

  • John David Barr, Jr., age 54, of Russell Springs
    May 24, 2023
  • Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, age 60, of Eubank
    May 23, 2023
  • Audrey Spivey, age 82, of Russell Springs
    May 21, 2023
  • Debbie Stephens, age 66, of Jamestown
    May 20, 2023
  • James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County
    May 18, 2023

Recent Podcasts

  • Fish Fry for ARC Pregnancy Center this Friday

    Geraldine Johnson and Brother Rick Neff talk about the ARC Pregnancy Center, and the Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, June 2nd.

  • Lakers vs Warren East 4th Region Tournament

    Russell County vs Warren East in First Round of the 4th Region Tournament from Monday, May 22nd

  • Lakers vs Clinton County

    Russell County Laker Baseball vs Clinton County in 16th District Championship game.

  • Honor Guard Holding Fundraiser on Friday, May 19th

    Bill Carroll with the Russell County Honor Guard stops by to talk about the road block the honor guard will have at the 127/80 intersection taking up donations for the local group.

  • Lady Lakers vs Clinton Country District Tournament

    Russell County Lady Laker Softball vs Clinton County in the 1st round of the 16th District Tournament from Wednesday, May 17th.

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